How many cities are there in Benguet?
13 municipalities
Administrative divisions Benguet comprises 13 municipalities, all encompassed by double legislative districts. The highly urbanized city of Baguio, although administratively independent from Benguet, is situated in the interior of the province, surrounded by the municipalities of La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan and Tuba.
Is Baguio and Benguet separated?
It is within the geographical jurisdiction of Benguet, which was part of the old Mountain Province before it was divided into the present four provinces by virtue of Republic Act (RA) 4695 or the Division Law.
What region is Benguet belong?
Cordillera Region
Located at the southern end of the Cordillera Region is the province of Benguet. Bounded on the south by Pangasinan and on the west by La Union and Ilocos Sur, Benguet serves as the gateway to the highland provinces of the Cordillera Region.
Why Baguio is called Baguio?
The name “Baguio” originates from the American period and is derived from the Ibaloi word bagiw (moss), which was then Hispanicized as “Baguio”. A demonym for natives of the city, “Ibagiw”, is also derived from bagiw. It is also the name for the city’s annual arts festival.
How many barangays are there in Benguet?
140 barangays
A total of 13 municipalities and 140 barangays make up the province.
What province is Baguio belong?
province of Benguet
GEOGRAPHY: Baguio is a landlocked city located 250 kilometers north of Manila, in the heart of the province of Benguet. It has a land area of 57.5 km². It is known as the gateway to the Cordillera of the mountain provinces of Northern Philippines.
Is Benguet a rich province?
Province comprise the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in Northern Luzon. It has a mountainous terrain of peaks, ridges and canyons; and a temperate and generally pleasant climate. Benguet lies southernmost in the Cordillera Administrative Region and is known for its rich mineral resources.