Adobong Apayao
Unlike standard adobo, this often features forest-sourced ingredients like kudot (edible fungi) and is cooked in a way that emphasizes the gamey flavor of local livestock.
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Kabugao is a municipality in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, made up of 21 barangays with a 2020 census population of 16,425. It is registered under PSGC code 1408104000 and uses ZIP code 3809. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Kabugao.
About Kabugao
Kabugao is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 21 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 16,425 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1408104000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 3809.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 5 local dishes, and other places throughout Kabugao.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Kabugao.
Municipality
Classification
Apayao
Province
Cordillera Administrative Region
Region
16,425
Population
21
Barangays
3809
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Kabugao is located in Apayao within the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines. The municipality includes 21 barangays.
Kabugao sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Apayao, including Calanasan, Conner, Flora, Luna.
Festivals and Events in Kabugao
0 recorded festivals and events in Kabugao.
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Local Food in Kabugao
Culinary specialties documented in Kabugao and Apayao.
Ginataang Kuhol
Freshwater snails harvested from ApayaoÔÇÖs pristine rivers, slow-cooked in thick coconut milk, ginger, and plenty of chili.
Sinursur
A method of cooking meat (often pork or chicken) with vegetables and coconut cream inside a bamboo tube over an open flame.
Pako Salad
A fresh salad made from fiddlehead ferns (pako) found in the damp forests, usually dressed with vinaigrette and local tomatoes.
Inabraw
A simple, nutrient-dense vegetable medley seasoned with bagoong (fermented fish paste); the hallmark of ApayaoÔÇÖs garden-to-table culture.
Barangays in Kabugao
Kabugao is divided into 21 barangays under PSGC code 1408104000.
Badduat
1408104001
Baliwanan
1408104002
Bulu
1408104004
Cabetayan
1408104007
Dagara
1408104005
Dibagat
1408104006
Karagawan
1408104008
Kumao
1408104009
Laco
1408104010
Lenneng
1408104011
Lucab
1408104012
Luttuacan
1408104013
Madatag
1408104014
Madduang
1408104015
Magabta
1408104016
Maragat
1408104017
Musimut
1408104018
Nagbabalayan
1408104019
Poblacion
1408104020
Tuyangan
1408104021
Waga
1408104022
Travel Tips for Kabugao
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Kabugao.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Kabugao in the Philippine Administrative System
Kabugao is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1408104000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Kabugao is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 21 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Kabugao is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Apayao in Cordillera Administrative Region.
People Also Ask About Kabugao
What is Kabugao known for?
Kabugao is a municipality in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 5 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Kabugao located?
Kabugao is located in Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1408104000.
How many barangays does Kabugao have?
Kabugao has 21 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Kabugao known for?
Documented local dishes include Adobong Apayao, Ginataang Kuhol, Sinursur.
What is the population of Kabugao?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Kabugao has a recorded population of 16,425.
What is the ZIP code of Kabugao?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Kabugao is 3809.
What cities or municipalities are near Kabugao?
Nearby localities in Apayao include Calanasan, Conner, Flora, Luna.
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Administrative and geographic data for Kabugao follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →