word “Kadanglaan”, which refers to the Dangla plant
(chaste tree) that grew abundantly across the region during the
early days. Legend states that visiting Spanish Augustinian friars
mispronounced “Kadanglaan” as Carranglan. Long before its formal
organization, the mountainous terrain was home to the animist
Bugkalot tribe. In 1780, Carranglan was officially established as a
pueblo, playing an integral historical role as a gateway outpost
connecting Central Luzon to the Cagayan Valley.
Carranglan is strategically tucked in the northernmost section of
Nueva Ecija, sitting right at the base of the Caraballo and Sierra
Madre mountains. Based on the Philippine Statistics Authority
census, the municipality records a population of 43,694 residents
and holds the title of the largest municipality in Nueva Ecija in
terms of land area. It serves as a prime eco-tourism hub in Central
Luzon, widely visited for its nature spots like Mount
387 (known as the Chocolate Hills of the North) and
Aloha Falls. To celebrate its cultural heritage, the
town honors its patron saint during the annual Feast of St. Nicholas
of Tolentine every September, a vibrant thanksgiving celebration
honoring the local mountain community’s abundance.
Local Officials
Mayor: Rogelio B. Abad
Vice Mayor (SB Presiding Officer): Ricardo C. Manucdoc
Councilors:
- Rona D. Venturina
- Novelita A. Doria
- Lorena A. Mindanao
- Rosalinda E. Ladores
- Maria Luisa S. Cayabyab
- Mauricio B. Baltazar
- Isagani F. Andres
