Naguilian was formerly a part of the town of Gamu which was then made a separate town by virtue of a Spanish Royal decree dated November 27, 1896.

Poverty incidence of Naguilian Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town.

The municipality of Naguilian 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.

[21] The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.

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