Mankayan, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2608 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 130.48 km2 (50.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,233 |
| Density (2020) | 285 / km2 (739 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 51' North, 120° 48' East (16.8569, 120.7938) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,320.0 meters (4,329.5 feet) |
Mankayan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 130.48 square kilometers or 50.38 square miles which constitutes 4.71% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,233. This represented 8.08% of the total population of Benguet province, or 2.07% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 285 inhabitants per square kilometer or 739 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mankayan has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balili | 22.96% | 8,547 | 6,537 | 30.75% | 5.81% |
| Bedbed | 2.99% | 1,113 | 1,058 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Bulalacao | 9.03% | 3,362 | 3,205 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| Cabiten | 5.72% | 2,128 | 2,129 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| Colalo | 4.38% | 1,632 | 1,268 | 28.71% | 5.46% |
| Guinaoang | 5.94% | 2,212 | 2,249 | -1.65% | -0.35% |
| Paco | 13.01% | 4,844 | 5,744 | -15.67% | -3.52% |
| Palasaan | 7.98% | 2,971 | 2,358 | 26.00% | 4.98% |
| Poblacion | 5.90% | 2,196 | 2,572 | -14.62% | -3.27% |
| Sapid | 7.73% | 2,878 | 3,218 | -10.57% | -2.32% |
| Tabio | 9.58% | 3,566 | 3,855 | -7.50% | -1.63% |
| Taneg | 4.79% | 1,784 | 1,760 | 1.36% | 0.29% |
| Mankayan Total | 37,233 | 35,953 | 3.56% | 0.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mankayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,592,407.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,540,146.44 | – |
| 2010 | 62,816,030.49 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 72,149,258.92 | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 75,810,129.40 | 5.07% |
| 2013 | 82,097,386.74 | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 87,767,568.25 | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 96,065,182.23 | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 108,592,407.19 | 13.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mankayan in the 2015 Census was 35,914 broken down into 8,088 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,872 | 6,553 | 5.02 | |
| 34,637 | 6,859 | 5.05 | |
| 34,502 | 6,495 | 5.31 | |
| 34,428 | 7,273 | 4.73 | |
| 35,552 | 7,479 | 4.75 | |
| 35,914 | 8,088 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mankayan is 5 to 9, with 4,136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 269 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 759 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,198 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,136 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,861 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,512 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,520 | 9.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,371 | 9.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,687 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,171 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,791 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,727 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,684 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,237 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 888 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 510 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 341 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 291 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 269 | 0.75% |
| Total | 35,953 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mankayan grew from 118 in 1903 to 37,233 in 2020, an increase of 37,115 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 1,280 people, from the previous population of 35,953 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | – | |
| 2,977 | 22.61% | |
| 6,865 | 4.27% | |
| 5,742 | -1.82% | |
| 13,812 | 8.02% | |
| 21,780 | 4.56% | |
| 24,123 | 2.07% | |
| 25,684 | 1.26% | |
| 32,889 | 2.50% | |
| 34,699 | 1.01% | |
| 34,502 | -0.12% | |
| 34,563 | 0.02% | |
| 35,586 | 1.07% | |
| 35,953 | 0.20% | |
| 37,233 | 0.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mankayan for the year 2019 was 20,852, broken down into 10,853 males and 9,999 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mankayan is situated at approximately 16° 51' North, 120° 48' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,320.0 meters or 4,329.5 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 Mankayan are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Santiago, Isabela, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Bauko, Mountain Province, Tadian, Mountain Province, Buguias, Benguet, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, Bakun, Benguet, and Sabangan, Mountain Province. Its distance from the national capital is 251.59 kilometers (156.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bauko, Mountain Province, 15.43 kilometers (9.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Tadian, Mountain Province, 15.66 kilometers (9.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Buguias, Benguet, 15.92 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, 15.93 kilometers (9.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Bakun, Benguet, 15.58 kilometers (9.68 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Sabangan, Mountain Province, 21.46 kilometers (13.33 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 52.03 kilometers (32.33 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Baguio, 53.65 kilometers (33.34 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 57.31 kilometers (35.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 82.41 kilometers (51.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 90.24 kilometers (56.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 100.51 kilometers (62.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
Distance from Manila: 251.59 kilometers (156.33 miles) to the South (S5°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.