La Trinidad, Province of Benguet
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 2601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 70.04 km2 (27.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 137,404 |
| Density (2020) | 1,962 / km2 (5,082 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 28' North, 120° 35' East (16.4617, 120.5885) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,318.3 meters (4,324.1 feet) |
La Trinidad is a municipality in the landlocked province of Benguet. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 70.04 square kilometers or 27.04 square miles which constitutes 2.53% of Benguet's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 137,404. This represented 29.83% of the total population of Benguet province, or 7.64% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,962 inhabitants per square kilometer or 5,082 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Trinidad has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alapang | 3.81% | 5,241 | 4,477 | 17.06% | 3.37% |
| Alno | 2.37% | 3,252 | 2,883 | 12.80% | 2.57% |
| Ambiong | 6.07% | 8,341 | 7,149 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| Bahong | 4.36% | 5,993 | 5,188 | 15.52% | 3.08% |
| Balili | 12.92% | 17,756 | 18,962 | -6.36% | -1.37% |
| Beckel | 3.32% | 4,560 | 3,918 | 16.39% | 3.25% |
| Betag | 6.77% | 9,297 | 9,747 | -4.62% | -0.99% |
| Bineng | 1.31% | 1,802 | 1,624 | 10.96% | 2.21% |
| Cruz | 2.48% | 3,401 | 3,721 | -8.60% | -1.87% |
| Lubas | 5.61% | 7,708 | 6,159 | 25.15% | 4.84% |
| Pico | 18.77% | 25,790 | 23,282 | 10.77% | 2.18% |
| Poblacion | 9.23% | 12,685 | 13,196 | -3.87% | -0.83% |
| Puguis | 7.71% | 10,588 | 9,038 | 17.15% | 3.39% |
| Shilan | 4.22% | 5,795 | 4,833 | 19.90% | 3.89% |
| Tawang | 6.15% | 8,445 | 9,014 | -6.31% | -1.36% |
| Wangal | 4.91% | 6,750 | 5,942 | 13.60% | 2.72% |
| La Trinidad Total | 137,404 | 129,133 | 6.41% | 1.32% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Trinidad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱314,459,930.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 172,481,101.88 | – |
| 2010 | 184,405,404.82 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 204,803,108.63 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 216,148,793.93 | 5.54% |
| 2013 | 249,051,080.32 | 15.22% |
| 2014 | 276,337,931.49 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 299,797,434.55 | 8.49% |
| 2016 | 314,459,930.16 | 4.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of La Trinidad in the 2015 Census was 128,360 broken down into 34,157 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,992 | 9,909 | 4.84 | |
| 61,681 | 12,874 | 4.79 | |
| 67,231 | 13,658 | 4.92 | |
| 97,133 | 24,636 | 3.94 | |
| 106,818 | 26,717 | 4.00 | |
| 128,360 | 34,157 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Trinidad is 20 to 24, with 16,975 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 598 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,486 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,578 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,711 | 9.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,018 | 8.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 16,709 | 12.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 16,975 | 13.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 12,915 | 10.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,703 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,757 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,755 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,015 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,905 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,768 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,788 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,737 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,023 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 692 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 598 | 0.46% |
| Total | 129,133 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Trinidad grew from 267 in 1903 to 137,404 in 2020, an increase of 137,137 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 8,271 people, from the previous population of 129,133 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | – | |
| 3,013 | 16.54% | |
| 6,554 | 3.96% | |
| 7,994 | 2.06% | |
| 12,415 | 3.95% | |
| 18,551 | 4.01% | |
| 22,732 | 4.16% | |
| 28,713 | 4.78% | |
| 48,523 | 5.39% | |
| 63,089 | 5.04% | |
| 67,963 | 1.61% | |
| 97,810 | 5.15% | |
| 107,188 | 3.39% | |
| 129,133 | 3.61% | |
| 137,404 | 1.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Trinidad for the year 2019 was 43,881, broken down into 19,747 males and 24,134 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Trinidad is situated at approximately 16° 28' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,318.3 meters or 4,324.1 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 La Trinidad are Baguio, San Fernando, La Union, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Tublay, Benguet, Tuba, Benguet, Sablan, Benguet, Kapangan, Benguet, Itogon, Benguet, and Burgos, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 211.26 kilometers (131.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tublay, Benguet, 4.97 kilometers (3.09 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Tuba, Benguet, 8.14 kilometers (5.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Sablan, Benguet, 11.38 kilometers (7.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Kapangan, Benguet, 12.59 kilometers (7.82 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Itogon, Benguet, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Burgos, La Union, 15.80 kilometers (9.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 5.52 kilometers (3.43 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 33.68 kilometers (20.93 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 53.87 kilometers (33.48 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 53.79 kilometers (33.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 64.59 kilometers (40.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 73.24 kilometers (45.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Distance from Manila: 211.26 kilometers (131.27 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°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.