[3] Originally called Cabarungan, the town was formally created by a Spanish Royal decree dated 27 November 1897 as the town of Santo Niño.

In 1914, it was renamed Faire in honor of Don Manuel Faire, a prominent Ilocano immigrant who spearheaded the push towards the town's establishment before it reverted to its former name years later.

Poverty Incidence of Santo Niño Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Santo Niño, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Cagayan, 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 Schools Division of Cagayan governs the town's public education system.

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