Abulug Postal Codes: 3517 | Cagayan, Cagayan Valley

Key Facts

Abulug is a municipality located in the province of Cagayan within the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. Situated along the northwestern coast of Luzon island, Abulug occupies a strategic position at the mouth of the Abulug River where it meets the Babuyan Channel. This coastal municipality covers approximately 162.6 square kilometers of land area and serves as an important agricultural and fishing community in northern Cagayan. According to recent census data, Abulug has a population of approximately 34,600 residents who primarily engage in farming, fishing, and small-scale commerce. The municipality is administratively divided into 20 barangays, with the poblacion (town center) serving as the commercial and governmental hub. Abulug's economy is predominantly agricultural, with rice, corn, and coconut as the main crops, supplemented by fishing activities along its coastal waters. The town's location at the river mouth has historically made it an important trading post and continues to support local transportation and commerce. For residents and businesses seeking postal services, Abulug maintains its own postal code system to facilitate mail delivery across its barangays and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Pamplona
• Ballesteros
• Allacapan
• Calayan
• Lasam