Kibungan, Benguet

Kibungan
Municipality

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Location in the province of Benguet
Kibungan

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 16°57′16″N 120°39′56″E / 16.95435°N 120.66559°E / 16.95435; 120.66559Coordinates: 16°57′16″N 120°39′56″E / 16.95435°N 120.66559°E / 16.95435; 120.66559
Country  Philippines
Region Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Province Benguet
District Lone district of Benguet
Barangays 7
Government
 • Mayor Cesar Molitas
Area[1]
 • Total 254.86 km2 (98.40 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[2]
 • Total 17,292
 • Density 68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2611
Dialing code +63 (0)74
Income class 4th class

Kibungan is a fourth class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,292 people.[2]

Geography

Kibungan is bounded by Bakun on the north, Buguias on the mid-east, Kabayan on the southeast, Atok and Kapangan on the south, and Sugpon on the mid-west.

The municipality is located 62 kilometres (39 mi) north of Baguio City.

Kibungan is known in the province of Benguet as the town with unique mountains often mistaken to resemble those of Switzerland. Deep ravines and cliffs separate and isolate many sitios and some barangays. Although some plateaus, hills and small valleys can be seen in the locality, Kibungan is dominantly mountainous.

The municipality is within a cool highland mountainous zone with elevations at more than 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level. During its coolest months of December to January, Barangay Madaymen experiences chilling temperature of 0 °C (32 °F), causing the famous Frost of Madaymen.

Barangays

Kibungan is subdivided into 7 barangays:

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[2] 2010[3]
141109001 Badeo 5.2% 894 840 +1.19%
141109002 Lubo 7.1% 1,230 1,235 −0.08%
141109003 Madaymen 33.2% 5,738 5,875 −0.45%
141109004 Palina 7.9% 1,363 1,387 −0.33%
141109005 Poblacion 14.5% 2,504 2,532 −0.21%
141109006 Sagpat 20.3% 3,502 3,101 +2.34%
141109007 Tacadang 11.9% 2,061 1,880 +1.77%
Total 17,292 16,850 +0.49%

Demographics

Population census of Kibungan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 12,753—    
1995 14,148+1.96%
2000 15,036+1.31%
2007 15,700+0.60%
2010 16,850+2.61%
2015 17,292+0.49%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[2][3][4]

The population of Kibungan in the 2015 census was 17,292 people,[2] with a density of 68 inhabitants per square kilometre or 180 inhabitants per square mile.

Tourism

Les-eng Rice Terraces
These terraces can be reached after 6-hour hike through lush pine forests in Barangay Tacadang.
Mayos River
Located at the north-eastern part of Barangay Poblacion. It is approximately 2.5 kilometers in length and is about 3 kilometers away from Poblacion Proper. The river originates from ridges of nearby Barangays Madaymen, Palina and Tacadang; and supplies water to rice paddies and vegetable farms along the vicinity.
Palina Rice Terraces
In Barangay Palina at the foot of Mt. Kilkili, believed to be a former volcano because of its conical shape. Constructed following a century-old system of rice terraces built with stone walls and neatly arranged one after the other. The rice terraces are at their best in December and June when the rice paddies turn golden yellow, near harvest time. The Palina rice terraces is known as the municipality’s rice granary.
A road network links the area to the town proper and other barangays but public transport vehicles are limited.

In order to promote the uniqueness of the municipality's ecotourism, the people want the tag "Switzerland of Benguet" removed as of 2007. The tag was created in good faith as the municipality is a mountainous region and has a cool climate that is associated with Switzerland. However, this gives the wrong impression that the municipality has snow-covered peaks for skiing.[5]

Education

Public schools

As of 2014, Kibungan has 24 public elementary schools and 3 public secondary schools.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Province: Benguet". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 "CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)". Census of Population and Housing (2010): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Province of Benguet". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  5. ↑ Cariño, Delmar (2007-11-04). "Benguet town drops Switzerland brand". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2007-11-08.
  6. ↑ "Masterlist of Public Elementary Schools for the School year 2012- 2013" (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), July 15, 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Masterlist of Secondary Schools (School Year 2013- 2014)" (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), July 4, 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Masterlist of Public Schools SY 2013-2014" (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), 22 October 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
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