Burgos, Ilocos Sur

Burgos is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 11,175 people in 2,174 households.

History

Burgos came into existence in 1831 when Father Bernardino Logo were able to convert many natives into the folds of Christianity. The resulting town became Nueva Coveta. It was envied by its neighbors because of its peace and order, as well as progress, since they sell their resulting products in places as far as Pangasinan and Tarlac.

It became a township of Santa Maria in the latter period of the Spanish Era. It was later named in honor of Father Jose Burgos.

Barangays

Burgos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.

External links

* [http://www.pasyalan.net/ilocos_sur/ Pasyalang Ilocos Sur]
* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]