Urbiztondo was founded in the year 1851.  The town was christened after the surname of Spanish Governor General to the Philippines,
General Antonio Urbiztondo, one time conqueror of the Moros of Jolo.

MAYOR:  MARTIN RAUL S. SISON II

VICE MAYOR:  MARILYN S. SISON

LAND AREA:   8,180 hectares

POPULATION:   50,170

NO. OF BARANGAYS:    21

CLASSIFICATION:   3rd class

FIESTA:  Feast of St. Pius  (May)

PRODUCTS:   rice, yellow corn, bamboo-based home furnishings