Itogon, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 2604 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 449.73 km2 (173.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 61,498 |
| Density (2020) | 137 / km2 (354 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 22' North, 120° 41' East (16.3595, 120.6773) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 716.8 meters (2,351.1 feet) |
Itogon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 449.73 square kilometers or 173.64 square miles which constitutes 16.24% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 61,498. This represented 13.35% of the total population of Benguet province, or 3.42% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 137 inhabitants per square kilometer or 354 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Itogon has 9 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampucao | 17.76% | 10,924 | 11,118 | -1.74% | -0.37% |
| Dalupirip | 4.65% | 2,862 | 3,058 | -6.41% | -1.38% |
| Gumatdang | 2.78% | 1,709 | 2,163 | -20.99% | -4.84% |
| Loacan | 13.62% | 8,378 | 7,740 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Poblacion | 6.86% | 4,221 | 3,663 | 15.23% | 3.03% |
| Tinongdan | 5.93% | 3,646 | 3,596 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Tuding | 16.60% | 10,211 | 8,082 | 26.34% | 5.04% |
| Ucab | 14.23% | 8,751 | 9,410 | -7.00% | -1.52% |
| Virac | 17.56% | 10,796 | 10,990 | -1.77% | -0.37% |
| Itogon Total | 61,498 | 59,820 | 2.81% | 0.58% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Itogon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱247,027,611.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 134,902,093.91 | – |
| 2010 | 123,591,012.16 | -8.38% |
| 2011 | 146,445,604.03 | 18.49% |
| 2012 | 144,203,084.20 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 165,511,640.65 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 266,168,557.33 | 60.82% |
| 2015 | 244,892,665.30 | -7.99% |
| 2016 | 247,027,611.96 | 0.87% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Itogon in the 2015 Census was 59,578 broken down into 14,226 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,651 | 12,002 | 5.14 | |
| 47,723 | 9,200 | 5.19 | |
| 46,598 | 8,588 | 5.43 | |
| 48,579 | 10,487 | 4.63 | |
| 55,893 | 11,865 | 4.71 | |
| 59,578 | 14,226 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Itogon is 25 to 29, with 6,478 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 417 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,203 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,156 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,095 | 10.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,103 | 8.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,005 | 8.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,149 | 10.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,478 | 10.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,350 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,052 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,091 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,057 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,774 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,322 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,607 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 984 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 559 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 417 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 418 | 0.70% |
| Total | 59,820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Itogon grew from 29 in 1903 to 61,498 in 2020, an increase of 61,469 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 1,678 people, from the previous population of 59,820 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | – | |
| 3,167 | 34.50% | |
| 35,179 | 12.79% | |
| 16,970 | -7.21% | |
| 32,742 | 5.95% | |
| 39,834 | 1.94% | |
| 41,081 | 0.62% | |
| 47,605 | 2.99% | |
| 61,773 | 2.64% | |
| 47,781 | -4.70% | |
| 46,705 | -0.49% | |
| 48,778 | 0.60% | |
| 55,960 | 5.13% | |
| 59,820 | 1.28% | |
| 61,498 | 0.58% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Itogon for the year 2019 was 31,249, broken down into 16,390 males and 14,859 females.
Location
The municipal center of Itogon is situated at approximately 16° 22' North, 120° 41' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 716.8 meters or 2,351.1 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 Itogon are Baguio, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Fernando, La Union, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Tuba, Benguet, Tublay, Benguet, La Trinidad, Benguet, Bokod, Benguet, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pugo, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 198.41 kilometers (123.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tuba, Benguet, 12.83 kilometers (7.97 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Tublay, Benguet, 13.64 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- La Trinidad, Benguet, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Bokod, Benguet, 21.88 kilometers (13.59 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, 22.42 kilometers (13.93 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Pugo, La Union, 22.86 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the West (S79°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 10.69 kilometers (6.64 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 44.12 kilometers (27.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 47.86 kilometers (29.74 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 50.80 kilometers (31.56 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 59.48 kilometers (36.96 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 71.28 kilometers (44.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
Distance from Manila: 198.41 kilometers (123.29 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.