Buguias, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 2607 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 175.88 km2 (67.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,877 |
| Density (2020) | 255 / km2 (661 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 48' North, 120° 49' East (16.8028, 120.8211) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,807.3 meters (5,927.9 feet) |
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. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,877. This represented 9.74% of the total population of Benguet province, or 2.50% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 255 inhabitants per square kilometer or 661 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buguias has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abatan | 7.91% | 3,548 | 3,375 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Amgaleyguey | 6.99% | 3,139 | 3,480 | -9.80% | -2.15% |
| Amlimay | 5.23% | 2,347 | 2,206 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Baculongan Norte | 6.63% | 2,974 | 2,778 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Baculongan Sur | 8.24% | 3,698 | 3,556 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Bangao | 11.85% | 5,319 | 4,730 | 12.45% | 2.50% |
| Buyacaoan | 8.65% | 3,884 | 3,326 | 16.78% | 3.32% |
| Calamagan | 2.07% | 931 | 816 | 14.09% | 2.81% |
| Catlubong | 7.51% | 3,369 | 3,125 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| Lengaoan | 4.66% | 2,092 | 2,049 | 2.10% | 0.44% |
| Loo | 10.88% | 4,881 | 5,262 | -7.24% | -1.57% |
| Natubleng | 6.12% | 2,746 | 2,670 | 2.85% | 0.59% |
| Poblacion | 6.93% | 3,108 | 3,507 | -11.38% | -2.51% |
| Sebang | 6.33% | 2,841 | 2,747 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Buguias Total | 44,877 | 43,627 | 2.87% | 0.60% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buguias for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,891,461.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,885,461.85 | – |
| 2010 | 61,912,355.28 | 8.84% |
| 2011 | 67,841,484.04 | 9.58% |
| 2012 | 64,976,365.39 | -4.22% |
| 2013 | 75,973,617.86 | 16.93% |
| 2014 | 86,167,469.80 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 98,724,242.89 | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 108,891,461.37 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buguias in the 2015 Census was 43,546 broken down into 10,874 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,231 | 4,593 | 5.49 | |
| 28,011 | 5,218 | 5.37 | |
| 33,177 | 6,312 | 5.26 | |
| 34,493 | 7,445 | 4.63 | |
| 39,170 | 8,785 | 4.46 | |
| 43,546 | 10,874 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buguias is 20 to 24, with 5,243 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 237 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 856 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,679 | 8.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,500 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,080 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,520 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,243 | 12.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,561 | 10.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,462 | 7.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,779 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,269 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,090 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,736 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,375 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 923 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 546 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 449 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 322 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 237 | 0.54% |
| Total | 43,627 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buguias grew from 10 in 1903 to 44,877 in 2020, an increase of 44,867 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 1,250 people, from the previous population of 43,627 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | – | |
| 2,611 | 42.11% | |
| 5,691 | 3.97% | |
| 5,894 | 0.36% | |
| 8,658 | 3.44% | |
| 12,402 | 3.58% | |
| 15,142 | 4.09% | |
| 17,509 | 2.95% | |
| 25,236 | 3.72% | |
| 28,034 | 1.99% | |
| 33,177 | 3.68% | |
| 34,507 | 0.54% | |
| 39,271 | 4.82% | |
| 43,627 | 2.02% | |
| 44,877 | 0.60% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buguias for the year 2019 was 22,932, broken down into 12,065 males and 10,867 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buguias is situated at approximately 16° 48' North, 120° 49' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is 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, San Fernando, La Union, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Santiago, Isabela, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, and Dagupan, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Kabayan, Benguet, Atok, Benguet, Tinoc, Ifugao, Mankayan, Benguet, Kibungan, Benguet, and Bakun, Benguet. Its distance from the national capital is 235.88 kilometers (146.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kabayan, Benguet, 10.50 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Atok, Benguet, 11.74 kilometers (7.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Tinoc, Ifugao, 12.39 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Mankayan, Benguet, 15.92 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Kibungan, Benguet, 18.57 kilometers (11.54 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Bakun, Benguet, 19.32 kilometers (12.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 42.06 kilometers (26.13 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 55.66 kilometers (34.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 66.15 kilometers (41.11 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 76.58 kilometers (47.59 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 86.71 kilometers (53.88 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 91.46 kilometers (56.83 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Distance from Manila: 235.88 kilometers (146.57 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.