Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 197.52 km2 (76.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,752 |
| Density (2020) | 151 / km2 (390 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 59' North, 121° 58' East (16.9847, 121.9615) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 117.8 meters (386.5 feet) |
Benito Soliven is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 197.52 square kilometers or 76.26 square miles which constitutes 1.51% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,752. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 151 inhabitants per square kilometer or 390 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Benito Soliven has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andabuen | 8.27% | 2,460 | 2,730 | -9.89% | -2.17% |
| Ara | 2.17% | 646 | 625 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Balliao | 2.71% | 805 | 755 | 6.62% | 1.36% |
| Binogtungan | 1.06% | 316 | 285 | 10.88% | 2.20% |
| Capuseran | 3.07% | 913 | 919 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Dagupan | 1.16% | 345 | 305 | 13.11% | 2.63% |
| Danipa | 2.25% | 669 | 683 | -2.05% | -0.43% |
| District I | 11.52% | 3,426 | 3,495 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| District II | 6.52% | 1,941 | 2,080 | -6.68% | -1.45% |
| Gomez | 2.58% | 769 | 715 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Guilingan | 1.85% | 549 | 576 | -4.69% | -1.01% |
| La Salette | 1.95% | 580 | 543 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Lucban | 1.56% | 463 | 439 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Makindol | 2.01% | 598 | 550 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Maluno Norte | 3.61% | 1,074 | 1,153 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Maluno Sur | 4.43% | 1,318 | 1,305 | 1.00% | 0.21% |
| Nacalma | 3.16% | 939 | 965 | -2.69% | -0.57% |
| New Magsaysay | 3.14% | 933 | 814 | 14.62% | 2.91% |
| Placer | 1.94% | 578 | 544 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Punit | 2.99% | 891 | 849 | 4.95% | 1.02% |
| San Carlos | 1.48% | 439 | 406 | 8.13% | 1.66% |
| San Francisco | 2.10% | 626 | 549 | 14.03% | 2.80% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.91% | 1,164 | 1,133 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Santiago | 1.40% | 418 | 412 | 1.46% | 0.30% |
| Sevillana | 0.94% | 281 | 295 | -4.75% | -1.02% |
| Sinipit | 1.63% | 484 | 459 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Villaluz | 7.02% | 2,090 | 2,218 | -5.77% | -1.24% |
| Yeban Norte | 7.56% | 2,248 | 2,238 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Yeban Sur | 6.01% | 1,789 | 1,584 | 12.94% | 2.59% |
| Benito Soliven Total | 29,752 | 29,624 | 0.43% | 0.09% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Benito Soliven for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,086,135.67.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,766,600.81 | – |
| 2010 | 52,004,094.58 | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 55,293,636.57 | 6.33% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 60,863,179.34 | – |
| 2014 | 69,070,523.32 | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 78,585,685.81 | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 87,086,135.67 | 10.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Benito Soliven in the 2015 Census was 29,593 broken down into 6,941 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,236 | 3,765 | 5.37 | |
| 20,685 | 4,186 | 4.94 | |
| 22,190 | 4,467 | 4.97 | |
| 25,151 | 5,592 | 4.50 | |
| 27,337 | 6,081 | 4.50 | |
| 29,593 | 6,941 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Benito Soliven are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 3,325 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 209 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 605 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,616 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,325 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,325 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,826 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,675 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,301 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,084 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,005 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,771 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,504 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,368 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,071 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 817 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 574 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 333 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 215 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 209 | 0.71% |
| Total | 29,624 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Benito Soliven grew from 14,850 in 1970 to 29,752 in 2020, an increase of 14,902 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 29,624 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,850 | – | |
| 13,475 | -1.93% | |
| 16,710 | 4.40% | |
| 20,236 | 1.93% | |
| 20,685 | 0.41% | |
| 22,192 | 1.52% | |
| 25,151 | 1.74% | |
| 27,337 | 3.08% | |
| 29,624 | 1.54% | |
| 29,752 | 0.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Benito Soliven for the year 2019 was 18,646, broken down into 9,525 males and 9,121 females.
Location
The municipal center of Benito Soliven is situated at approximately 16° 59' North, 121° 58' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 117.8 meters or 386.5 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 Benito Soliven are Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are San Mariano, Isabela, Naguilian, Isabela, Reina Mercedes, Isabela, Gamu, Isabela, Luna, Isabela, and Quirino, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 285.03 kilometers (177.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Mariano, Isabela, 5.45 kilometers (3.39 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Naguilian, Isabela, 14.12 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Reina Mercedes, Isabela, 14.68 kilometers (9.12 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Gamu, Isabela, 15.30 kilometers (9.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Luna, Isabela, 24.80 kilometers (15.41 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Quirino, Isabela, 29.32 kilometers (18.22 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 19.27 kilometers (11.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 21.49 kilometers (13.36 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 55.22 kilometers (34.31 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 73.62 kilometers (45.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 75.40 kilometers (46.85 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Baguio, 159.09 kilometers (98.86 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
Distance from Manila: 285.03 kilometers (177.11 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°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.