Besao, Province of Mountain Province
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 2618 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 173.62 km2 (67.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 7,040 |
| Density (2015) | 41 / km2 (105 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 6' North, 120° 51' East (17.0952, 120.8560) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,393.8 meters (4,571.6 feet) |
Besao is a municipality in the landlocked province of Mountain Province.
The municipality has a land area of 173.62 square kilometers or 67.04 square miles which constitutes 8.05% of Mountain Province's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 7,040. This represented 4.55% of the total population of Mountain Province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 41 inhabitants per square kilometer or 105 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Besao has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawa | 5.68% | 400 | 431 | -7.19% | -1.41% |
| Ambaguio | 3.64% | 256 | 349 | -26.65% | -5.73% |
| Banguitan | 9.50% | 669 | 627 | 6.70% | 1.24% |
| Besao East | 4.53% | 319 | 356 | -10.39% | -2.07% |
| Besao West | 5.50% | 387 | 493 | -21.50% | -4.50% |
| Catengan | 8.04% | 566 | 733 | -22.78% | -4.80% |
| Gueday | 9.70% | 683 | 748 | -8.69% | -1.72% |
| Kin‑iway | 11.22% | 790 | 750 | 5.33% | 0.99% |
| Lacmaan | 3.00% | 211 | 263 | -19.77% | -4.11% |
| Laylaya | 11.38% | 801 | 901 | -11.10% | -2.22% |
| Padangan | 6.61% | 465 | 499 | -6.81% | -1.33% |
| Payeo | 5.92% | 417 | 540 | -22.78% | -4.80% |
| Suquib | 4.46% | 314 | 325 | -3.38% | -0.65% |
| Tamboan | 10.82% | 762 | 803 | -5.11% | -0.99% |
| Besao Total | 7,040 | 7,818 | -9.95% | -1.98% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Besao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱58,849,629.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,087,683.11 | – |
| 2010 | 35,879,931.27 | 5.26% |
| 2011 | 38,779,231.97 | 8.08% |
| 2012 | 37,618,203.51 | -2.99% |
| 2013 | 41,787,224.08 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 47,146,478.64 | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 53,521,147.68 | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 58,849,629.20 | 9.96% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Besao is 10 to 14, with 826 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 104 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 |
| 1 to 4 | 560 |
| 5 to 9 | 751 |
| 10 to 14 | 826 |
| 15 to 19 | 701 |
| 20 to 24 | 553 |
| 25 to 29 | 527 |
| 30 to 34 | 490 |
| 35 to 39 | 394 |
| 40 to 44 | 364 |
| 45 to 49 | 348 |
| 50 to 54 | 319 |
| 55 to 59 | 302 |
| 60 to 64 | 218 |
| 65 to 69 | 179 |
| 70 to 74 | 140 |
| 75 to 79 | 125 |
| 80 and over | 139 |
| Total | 7,040 |
Historical population
The population of Besao fell from 8,174 in 1960 to 7,040 in 2015, a decrease of 1,134 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a negative growth rate of 1.98%, or a decrease of 778 people, from the previous population of 7,818 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,174 | – | |
| 9,286 | 1.26% | |
| 7,051 | -5.38% | |
| 9,093 | 5.22% | |
| 8,473 | -0.70% | |
| 9,147 | 1.44% | |
| 9,875 | 1.66% | |
| 7,295 | -4.09% | |
| 7,818 | 2.55% | |
| 7,040 | -1.98% |
Location
The municipal center of Besao is situated at approximately 17° 6' North, 120° 51' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,393.8 meters or 4,571.6 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 Besao are Candon, Tabuk, Vigan, San Fernando, Baguio, and Santiago. The nearest municipalities are Sagada, Tadian, Bauko, Sabangan, Bontoc, and Cervantes. Its distance from the national capital is 277.47 kilometers (172.41 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sagada, Mountain Province, 4.90 kilometers (3.04 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tadian, Mountain Province, 11.60 kilometers (7.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Bauko, Mountain Province, 11.84 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Sabangan, Mountain Province, 12.24 kilometers (7.60 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Bontoc, Mountain Province, 12.93 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, 17.34 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 44.71 kilometers (27.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 71.77 kilometers (44.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 72.69 kilometers (45.17 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 78.38 kilometers (48.71 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Baguio, 80.63 kilometers (50.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 86.13 kilometers (53.52 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
Distance from Manila: 277.47 kilometers (172.41 miles) to the South (S3°E)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 7,040, ranked 1,538 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 67.04 square kilometers, ranked 617 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 41 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,504 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): -1.98%, ranked 596 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.