Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos (; ) is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Etymology Burgos got its name from Father José Burgos, a member of the martyred Gomburza priests and a native of Ilocos Sur.
History Burgos was first founded as the town of Nueva Coveta in 1831 when Father Bernardino Logo converted many natives into Christianity. It was envied by its neighbors because of its peace, order, and progress. Its products were sold in places as far south as Pangasinan and Tarlac.
It became a township of Santa Maria towards the end of the Spanish era in Ilocos Sur. It was later named in honor of Father José Burgos.
Geography Burgos is situated from the provincial capital Vigan, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Burgos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays, or neighborhoods. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Ambugat Balugang Bangbangar Bessang Cabcaburao Cadacad Callitong Dayanki Dirdirig (Dirdirig-Padayao) Lesseb Lubing Lucaban Luna Macaoayan Mambug Manaboc Mapanit Nagpanaoan Paduros Patac Poblacion Norte (Bato) Poblacion Sur (Masingit) Sabangan Pinggan Subadi Norte Subadi Sur Taliao
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, Burgos had a population of 13,026 people. The population density was .
Economy
The economy of Burgos relies on agriculture, and local products. The town produces rice, corn, and tobacco. The town is the main producer of Balatinaw black/purple rice.
Government Local government
Burgos, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2025–2028) Position Name Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan Mayor Annabelle F. EscobarVice-Mayor Riolita R. Balbalan Councilors Rogelio F. Fabrigas Ben Marius Gabriel F. Escobar Christopher S. Belen Gerome Arthur C. Balbalan Avigael Joyce A. Ayson John R. Ortega Isabelo F. Degracia Jr. Rodolfo S. Reyes
Education The Burgos-San Esteban Schools District Office governs all schools within the municipality of Burgos. Also oversees all schools located in San Esteban.
Primary and elementary schools Bessang Elementary School Burgos Central School Cabcaburao Elementary School Lubing Elementary School Luna Community School Macaoayan Community School Mambug Elementary School Padayao Elementary School Patac Elementary School
Secondary school Burgos National High School Holy Name High School
References
External links Pasyalang Ilocos Sur Philippine Standard Geographic Code Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System