Bokod, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 2605 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 274.96 km2 (106.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,435 |
| Density (2020) | 52 / km2 (136 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 30' North, 120° 50' East (16.4917, 120.8296) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 935.1 meters (3,067.2 feet) |
Bokod is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 274.96 square kilometers or 106.16 square miles which constitutes 9.93% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,435. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Benguet province, or 0.80% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 52 inhabitants per square kilometer or 136 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bokod has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambuclao | 22.87% | 3,301 | 3,167 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| Bila | 10.28% | 1,484 | 1,405 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Bobok-Bisal | 8.63% | 1,246 | 1,254 | -0.64% | -0.13% |
| Daclan | 12.11% | 1,748 | 1,824 | -4.17% | -0.89% |
| Ekip | 6.66% | 962 | 834 | 15.35% | 3.05% |
| Karao | 7.70% | 1,111 | 989 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Nawal | 4.19% | 605 | 581 | 4.13% | 0.86% |
| Pito | 7.38% | 1,065 | 1,092 | -2.47% | -0.53% |
| Poblacion | 16.03% | 2,314 | 2,036 | 13.65% | 2.73% |
| Tikey | 4.15% | 599 | 574 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Bokod Total | 14,435 | 13,756 | 4.94% | 1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bokod for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱106,426,689.65.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 49,409,170.96 | – |
| 2010 | 55,745,886.12 | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 62,060,954.31 | 11.33% |
| 2012 | 77,190,467.10 | 24.38% |
| 2013 | 85,786,879.75 | 11.14% |
| 2014 | 102,797,988.75 | 19.83% |
| 2015 | 105,950,074.35 | 3.07% |
| 2016 | 106,426,689.65 | 0.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bokod in the 2015 Census was 13,750 broken down into 2,877 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,468 | 2,088 | 5.49 | |
| 10,496 | 2,109 | 4.98 | |
| 11,705 | 2,242 | 5.22 | |
| 12,662 | 2,624 | 4.83 | |
| 12,599 | 2,646 | 4.76 | |
| 13,750 | 2,877 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bokod is 20 to 24, with 1,403 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 171 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 231 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,103 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,304 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,295 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,348 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,403 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,220 | 8.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 960 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 766 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 653 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 713 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 756 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 685 | 4.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 449 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 283 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 208 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 171 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 208 | 1.51% |
| Total | 13,756 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bokod grew from 31 in 1903 to 14,435 in 2020, an increase of 14,404 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 679 people, from the previous population of 13,756 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | – | |
| 4,268 | 36.48% | |
| 6,082 | 1.79% | |
| 5,503 | -1.02% | |
| 8,946 | 4.37% | |
| 10,161 | 1.25% | |
| 10,404 | 0.48% | |
| 11,899 | 2.72% | |
| 11,474 | -0.36% | |
| 10,526 | -1.60% | |
| 11,705 | 2.30% | |
| 12,913 | 1.36% | |
| 12,648 | -0.75% | |
| 13,756 | 1.61% | |
| 14,435 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bokod for the year 2019 was 9,973, broken down into 5,239 males and 4,734 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bokod is situated at approximately 16° 30' North, 120° 50' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 935.1 meters or 3,067.2 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 Bokod are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and Santiago, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Kabayan, Benguet, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Atok, Benguet, Tublay, Benguet, Itogon, Benguet, and Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 210.98 kilometers (131.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kabayan, Benguet, 14.54 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, 16.02 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Atok, Benguet, 16.53 kilometers (10.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Tublay, Benguet, 21.08 kilometers (13.10 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Itogon, Benguet, 21.88 kilometers (13.59 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, 21.61 kilometers (13.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 26.73 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 56.44 kilometers (35.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 63.67 kilometers (39.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 72.67 kilometers (45.15 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 79.43 kilometers (49.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 79.40 kilometers (49.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
Distance from Manila: 210.98 kilometers (131.10 miles) to the South (S4°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.