Municipality of Burgos

Burgos lies between the town of Bangui and Pasuquin. It is traversed by the national road and is 49.5 kilometers north of Laoag City. It is bounded by the town of Bangui on the north, by the town of Pasuquin on the south, by the mountainous town of Vintar on the east, and by the south China Sea on the west.

It is a hilly, rocky and mountainous town with a total land area of 12,890 hectares (128.9 square kilometers). On its western side are rocky and rugged mountains. Rice fields and pasture land are small. However, the land is rich in mineral resources like feldspar, asbestos and manganese.

It is the same climate like the other towns of the province – the wet and the dry seasons. In November and December the place is very cold and windy, because it is affected by the weather of the western municipalities of Cagayan.

The town proper is located at the northern part of the town. This town is still a developing town. North of the public market is the Burgos Central Elementary School and Puericulture Center. The Central School was built during the American time. East of the school, just a few meters away from the national road, is the town hall, a two-storey building which was being renovated. In front of it is the public plaza.

The planning and zoning of the poblacion follow the block system. The streets are well paved and maintained. The place already enjoys the benefits derived from electricity like efficient lighting, refrigeration and use of mass media, such as TV and radio.

The Nagpartian Spring Development located at the southeastern part of the poblacion is the source of drinking water for the populace, and water from artesian wells is used only for bathing, washing and similar purposes.

Infrastructure Development.

Burgos is on her way to development. With the aid of the national, provincial and municipal governments, roads and bridges that connect one barangay to another have been constructed and maintained. Public school buildings were also constructed.

Economic Development.

Agriculture is the most important source of livelihood of the peace loving and industrious people of the town. Rice, garlic, sugarcane and vegetables are produced by the people.

The presence of Forests in the place makes lumbering a minor occupation of the residents.