Buguias
Province of Benguet
| Summary data | |
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 2607 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Area (2007) | 175.88 km2 (67.91 sq. mi) |
| Population (2015) | 43,627 |
| Density (2015) | 248 per km2 (642 per sq. mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 48' North, 120° 49' East (16.8028 ° N, 120.8211 ° E) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,807.3 meters (5,927.9 feet) |
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Buguias is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 175.88 square kilometers or 67.91 square miles which constitutes 6.35% of Benguet's total area. The 2015 Census records its population as 43,627 representing 9.82% of the total population of Benguet province, or 2.53% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on such figures, the population density is computed at 248 inhabitants per square kilometer or 642 inhabitants per square mile.
Demographic profile of barangays
Buguias has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010-2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010-2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abatan | 7.74% | 3,375 | 2,780 | 21.40% | 3.76% |
| Amgaleyguey | 7.98% | 3,480 | 3,538 | -1.64% | -0.31% |
| Amlimay | 5.06% | 2,206 | 2,197 | 0.41% | 0.08% |
| Baculongan Norte | 6.37% | 2,778 | 2,157 | 28.79% | 4.94% |
| Baculongan Sur | 8.15% | 3,556 | 3,169 | 12.21% | 2.22% |
| Bangao | 10.84% | 4,730 | 4,269 | 10.80% | 1.97% |
| Buyacaoan | 7.62% | 3,326 | 3,160 | 5.25% | 0.98% |
| Calamagan | 1.87% | 816 | 739 | 10.42% | 1.91% |
| Catlubong | 7.16% | 3,125 | 2,758 | 13.31% | 2.41% |
| Lengaoan | 4.70% | 2,049 | 1,488 | 37.70% | 6.28% |
| Loo | 12.06% | 5,262 | 4,388 | 19.92% | 3.52% |
| Natubleng | 6.12% | 2,670 | 2,513 | 6.25% | 1.16% |
| Poblacion | 8.04% | 3,507 | 3,472 | 1.01% | 0.19% |
| Sebang | 6.30% | 2,747 | 2,643 | 3.93% | 0.74% |
| Buguias Total | 43,627 | 39,271 | 11.09% | 2.02% | |
Historical population
The population of Buguias grew from 8,658 in 1960 to 43,627 in 2015, an increase of 34,969 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.02%, or an increase of 4,356 people, from the previous population of 39,271 in 2010.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Feb 15 | 8,658 | – |
| 1970 May 6 | 12,402 | 3.58% |
| 1975 May 1 | 15,142 | 4.09% |
| 1980 May 1 | 17,509 | 2.95% |
| 1990 May 1 | 25,236 | 3.72% |
| 1995 Sep 1 | 28,034 | 1.99% |
| 2000 May 1 | 33,177 | 3.68% |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 34,507 | 0.54% |
| 2010 May 1 | 39,271 | 4.82% |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 43,627 | 2.02% |
Map
The town center of Buguias is situated at approximately 16° 48' North, 120° 49' East, which has an elevation estimated at 1,807.3 meters or 5,927.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buguias are Baguio, Candon, San Fernando, Santiago, Urdaneta, and Tabuk. The nearest municipalities are Mankayan, Bakun, Tinoc, Kabayan, Atok, and Hungduan. Its distance from the national capital is 245.38 kilometers (152.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
Nearest towns
- Mankayan, Benguet, 6.66 kilometers (4.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Bakun, Benguet, 16.82 kilometers (10.45 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Tinoc, Ifugao, 18.64 kilometers (11.58 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Kabayan, Benguet, 20.00 kilometers (12.43 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Atok, Benguet, 20.10 kilometers (12.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Hungduan, Ifugao, 19.71 kilometers (12.25 miles) to the East (N79°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 49.61 kilometers (30.83 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 58.44 kilometers (36.31 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 57.78 kilometers (35.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 78.19 kilometers (48.59 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 95.51 kilometers (59.35 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 94.68 kilometers (58.83 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
Distance from Manila: 245.38 kilometers (152.47 miles) to the South (S4°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal codes are from the Philippine Postal Corporation.