Kabayan, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 2606 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 242.69 km2 (93.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,806 |
| Density (2020) | 65 / km2 (169 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 37' North, 120° 50' East (16.6228, 120.8380) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,181.4 meters (3,875.0 feet) |
Kabayan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet.
The municipality has a land area of 242.69 square kilometers or 93.70 square miles which constitutes 8.76% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,806. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Benguet province, or 0.88% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 65 inhabitants per square kilometer or 169 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kabayan has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaoay | 4.38% | 692 | 621 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
| Anchukey | 1.83% | 290 | 270 | 7.41% | 1.52% |
| Ballay | 19.05% | 3,011 | 2,904 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Bashoy | 13.70% | 2,165 | 2,207 | -1.90% | -0.40% |
| Batan | 6.78% | 1,072 | 1,110 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Duacan | 4.80% | 758 | 684 | 10.82% | 2.19% |
| Eddet | 5.86% | 927 | 883 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Gusaran | 9.24% | 1,460 | 1,429 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Kabayan Barrio | 2.68% | 423 | 343 | 23.32% | 4.51% |
| Lusod | 5.52% | 872 | 861 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Pacso | 7.64% | 1,208 | 1,254 | -3.67% | -0.78% |
| Poblacion | 12.13% | 1,918 | 1,816 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Tawangan | 6.39% | 1,010 | 878 | 15.03% | 2.99% |
| Kabayan Total | 15,806 | 15,260 | 3.58% | 0.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kabayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,898,617.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,921,957.68 | – |
| 2010 | 45,215,644.15 | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 48,960,445.53 | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 47,937,566.73 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 53,359,797.18 | 11.31% |
| 2014 | 60,495,122.58 | 13.37% |
| 2015 | 68,921,883.09 | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 75,898,617.56 | 10.12% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kabayan in the 2015 Census was 15,237 broken down into 3,489 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,306 | 1,893 | 5.44 | |
| 10,509 | 1,913 | 5.49 | |
| 12,344 | 2,063 | 5.98 | |
| 12,643 | 2,423 | 5.22 | |
| 13,582 | 2,697 | 5.04 | |
| 15,237 | 3,489 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kabayan is 20 to 24, with 1,629 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 173 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 304 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,255 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,588 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,496 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,489 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,629 | 10.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,447 | 9.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,115 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 933 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 758 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 739 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 666 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 581 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 388 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 292 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 219 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 173 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 188 | 1.23% |
| Total | 15,260 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kabayan grew from 22 in 1903 to 15,806 in 2020, an increase of 15,784 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 546 people, from the previous population of 15,260 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | – | |
| 2,841 | 35.93% | |
| 4,190 | 1.96% | |
| 3,805 | -0.98% | |
| 5,869 | 3.88% | |
| 7,116 | 1.90% | |
| 8,363 | 3.29% | |
| 9,072 | 1.64% | |
| 10,306 | 1.28% | |
| 10,510 | 0.37% | |
| 12,344 | 3.51% | |
| 12,657 | 0.35% | |
| 13,588 | 2.62% | |
| 15,260 | 2.23% | |
| 15,806 | 0.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kabayan for the year 2019 was 9,285, broken down into 4,875 males and 4,410 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kabayan is situated at approximately 16° 37' North, 120° 50' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,181.4 meters or 3,875.0 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 Kabayan are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Santiago, Isabela, and Dagupan, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Atok, Benguet, Buguias, Benguet, Tinoc, Ifugao, Bokod, Benguet, Kibungan, Benguet, and Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 225.39 kilometers (140.05 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Atok, Benguet, 7.54 kilometers (4.68 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Buguias, Benguet, 10.50 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Tinoc, Ifugao, 12.01 kilometers (7.46 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Bokod, Benguet, 14.54 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Kibungan, Benguet, 21.06 kilometers (13.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, 22.65 kilometers (14.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 35.02 kilometers (21.76 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 55.60 kilometers (34.55 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 75.27 kilometers (46.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 77.29 kilometers (48.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 75.81 kilometers (47.11 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 83.83 kilometers (52.09 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Distance from Manila: 225.39 kilometers (140.05 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.