Buguias, Benguet
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| Municipality of Buguias Bayan ng Buguias Ili ti Buguias |
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| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region |
| Province | Benguet |
| District | Lone Congressional District of Benguet |
| Barangays | 14 |
| Income class | 4th class municipality |
| Mayor | Felicio K. Bayacsan |
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| Area | 160.00 km² |
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33,177 (2000) |
Buguias is a 4th class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 33,177 people in 6,312 households.
The name Buguias came from the word Bogey-yas, a popular Igorot settlement during the pre-Spanish time. The spelling was modernized and spelled as Buguias" by Spanish authorities. Just like Bogey-yas, other names such as Loo, Tucucan, Tinoc, Buguias, Abatan, Ambuse (now Kabayan), Lutab, Karao, Bokkod, Acupan, Kafagway (now Baguio City), Benguet (now La Trinidad), Mankayan, Lepanto were popular Igorot settlements during the Spanish times.
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[edit] History
On 1942, Japanese troops occupied the town of Buguias, Benguet.
On July 27, 1945, beginning the battle for the liberation by the combined Filipino and American troops entered the town of Buguias, Benguet was fought the Japanese Imperial forces during World War II.
[edit] Historial Markers and Shrine
[edit] Veteran Memorial Marker
This is an emerging man-made attraction of the municipality of Buguias, Benguet. It marks the liberation of Abatan and Buguias on July 27, 1945 between the Japanese Imperial forces and the combined Filipino and American ground troops. Through municipal council resolution No. 19, July 27, 1945 was declared as the Liberation Day and local holiday in the municipality. Festivals during this date include parade, programs ang wreath-laying.
[edit] World War II 66th Infantry Shrine
This is a potential man-made attraction of the municipality of Buguias A Historical monument located at the Lengaoan, it symbolizes the bravery of the combined Filipino and American soldiers where they stood the ground defending the area while firing their cannons against the Japanese forces. It is along the Halsema highway and about 75 kilometers away from Baguio City.
[edit] Barangays
Buguias is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.
- Abatan
- Amgaleyguey
- Amlimay
- Baculongan Norte
- Bangao
- Buyacaoan
- Calamagan
- Catlubong
- Loo
- Natubleng
- Poblacion (Central)
- Baculongan Sur
- Lengaoan
- Sebang
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