Banaue, Province of Ifugao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Ifugao |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 3601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 191.20 km2 (73.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,652 |
| Density (2020) | 108 / km2 (280 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 55' North, 121° 4' East (16.9109, 121.0616) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,071.4 meters (3,514.2 feet) |
Banaue is a municipality in the landlocked province of Ifugao.
The municipality has a land area of 191.20 square kilometers or 73.82 square miles which constitutes 7.30% of Ifugao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,652. This represented 9.95% of the total population of Ifugao province, or 1.15% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 108 inhabitants per square kilometer or 280 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Banaue has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amganad | 8.34% | 1,722 | 1,858 | -7.32% | -1.59% |
| Anaba | 3.35% | 692 | 629 | 10.02% | 2.03% |
| Balawis | 3.71% | 767 | 929 | -17.44% | -3.95% |
| Banao | 2.49% | 514 | 523 | -1.72% | -0.36% |
| Bangaan | 3.56% | 735 | 788 | -6.73% | -1.45% |
| Batad | 3.99% | 825 | 869 | -5.06% | -1.09% |
| Bocos | 12.62% | 2,606 | 2,850 | -8.56% | -1.87% |
| Cambulo | 5.57% | 1,150 | 1,257 | -8.51% | -1.86% |
| Ducligan | 4.24% | 875 | 1,016 | -13.88% | -3.10% |
| Gohang | 4.13% | 853 | 831 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Kinakin | 4.52% | 933 | 1,004 | -7.07% | -1.53% |
| Ohaj | 4.05% | 837 | 876 | -4.45% | -0.95% |
| Poblacion | 12.93% | 2,671 | 2,743 | -2.62% | -0.56% |
| Poitan | 7.63% | 1,575 | 1,695 | -7.08% | -1.53% |
| Pula | 2.30% | 476 | 461 | 3.25% | 0.68% |
| San Fernando | 2.03% | 420 | 484 | -13.22% | -2.94% |
| Tam-an | 7.13% | 1,473 | 1,434 | 2.72% | 0.57% |
| View Point | 7.40% | 1,528 | 1,590 | -3.90% | -0.83% |
| Banaue Total | 20,652 | 21,837 | -5.43% | -1.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Banaue for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,135,392.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,185,893.72 | – |
| 2010 | 50,152,692.39 | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 54,074,807.35 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 52,761,865.67 | -2.43% |
| 2013 | 58,463,936.39 | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 66,391,292.67 | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 75,931,560.28 | 14.37% |
| 2016 | 83,135,392.46 | 9.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Banaue in the 2015 Census was 21,758 broken down into 3,929 households or an average of 5.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,908 | 3,473 | 4.87 | |
| 20,474 | 3,926 | 5.21 | |
| 20,551 | 3,952 | 5.20 | |
| 21,401 | 4,070 | 5.26 | |
| 22,329 | 4,385 | 5.09 | |
| 21,758 | 3,929 | 5.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banaue is 5 to 9, with 2,413 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 255 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 397 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,883 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,413 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,411 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,324 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,330 | 10.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,951 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,464 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,212 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,064 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 919 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 858 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 722 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 556 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 433 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 341 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 255 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 304 | 1.39% |
| Total | 21,837 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banaue grew from 17,013 in 1918 to 20,652 in 2020, an increase of 3,639 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 1,185 people, from the previous population of 21,837 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 17,013 | – | |
| 17,127 | 0.03% | |
| 15,311 | -1.14% | |
| 17,877 | 1.37% | |
| 20,268 | 1.24% | |
| 20,489 | 0.22% | |
| 22,900 | 2.25% | |
| 16,943 | -2.97% | |
| 20,514 | 3.65% | |
| 20,563 | 0.05% | |
| 21,448 | 0.58% | |
| 22,365 | 1.54% | |
| 21,837 | -0.45% | |
| 20,652 | -1.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Banaue for the year 2019 was 14,003, broken down into 7,135 males and 6,868 females.
Location
The municipal center of Banaue is situated at approximately 16° 55' North, 121° 4' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,071.4 meters or 3,514.2 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 Banaue are Santiago, Isabela, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Tabuk, Kalinga, Cauayan, Isabela, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Hingyon, Ifugao, Hungduan, Ifugao, Lagawe, Ifugao, Kiangan, Ifugao, Barlig, Mountain Province, and Sabangan, Mountain Province. Its distance from the national capital is 256.90 kilometers (159.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hingyon, Ifugao, 7.77 kilometers (4.83 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Hungduan, Ifugao, 10.47 kilometers (6.50 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Lagawe, Ifugao, 13.83 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Kiangan, Ifugao, 14.94 kilometers (9.28 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Barlig, Mountain Province, 15.02 kilometers (9.34 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Sabangan, Mountain Province, 18.10 kilometers (11.24 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Santiago, Isabela, 57.21 kilometers (35.55 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 72.29 kilometers (44.92 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Baguio, 74.46 kilometers (46.27 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 75.64 kilometers (47.00 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 75.15 kilometers (46.69 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 85.82 kilometers (53.33 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
Distance from Manila: 256.90 kilometers (159.63 miles) to the South (S2°W)
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.