Bokod, Benguet

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Bokod
Municipal hall
Municipal hall
Flag of Bokod
Flag
Official seal of Bokod
Seal
OpenStreetMap
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
Founded1960
Barangays(see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • MayorThomas K. Wales Jr.
 • Vice MayorPedro P. Anton
 • RepresentativeNestor B. Fongwan
 • Electoratevoters (?)
Highest elevation
2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Lowest elevation
776 m (2,546 ft)
Economy
 • Poverty incidence
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% (?)
 • Revenue₱ 
 • Assets₱ 
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Service provider
 • Electricity—
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
PSGC
PSGC unknown

Bokod, officially the Municipality of Bokod, (Ilocano: Ili ti Bokod; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bokod), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,435 people.[3]

History

Pre-colonial and Spanish periods

According to folklore, Bokod, once a heavily forested village, got its name from a man named Ebokot (or Ekbot), who introduced agricultural development to the area.[4] Ebokot's name was associated with the village and was registered as a pueblo during the Spanish Regime.[5]

American period

Bokod was established as one of the 19 townships of Benguet during the American Rule with the enactment of Act No. 48 on November 22, 1900.[4][5][6][7]

On August 13, 1908, Benguet was established as a sub-province of the newly created Mountain Province with the enactment of Act No. 1876. As a result, six townships of Benguet were abolished, among them were Ambuklao and Daclan which were integrated into the township of Bokod.[4][5][7]

Post-war era

One of the principal infrastructure in Bokod is the Ambuklao Dam. Built in 1950 and opened in 1956, it is one of the most important hydroelectric facilities in Luzon.

On June 25, 1963, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Executive Order No. 42 converting eight (8) of the thirteen (13) towns (designated as municipal districts) of Benguet sub-province into regular municipalities. Bokod was among them.[8]

On June 18, 1966, the sub-province of Benguet was separated from the old Mountain Province and was converted into a regular province. Bokod remained to be a component municipality of the newly established province.[9]

Geography

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 274.96 square kilometres (106.16 sq mi)PSGC unknown constituting 9.93% of the 2,769.08-square-kilometre- (1,069.15 sq mi) total area of Benguet.

Bokod is 53 kilometres (33 mi) from Baguio, 58 kilometres (36 mi) from La Trinidad, and 303 kilometres (188 mi) from Manila.

Barangays

Ambuklao Dam

Bokod is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.PSGC unknown Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.


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PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
?[3] 2010[10]
141104001 Ambuclao Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 3,301 3,013 ▴
141104002 Bila Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,484 991 ▴
141104003 Bobok‑Bisal Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,246 1,086 ▴
141104004 Daclan Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,748 1,748 Steady
141104005 Ekip Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 962 806 ▴
141104006 Karao Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,111 958 ▴
141104007 Nawal Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 605 743 ▾
141104008 Pito Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 1,065 838 ▴
141104009 Poblacion Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 2,314 1,964 ▴
141104010 Tikey Formatting error: invalid input when rounding% 599 501 ▴
Total 14,435 Formatting error: invalid input when rounding%

Climate

Climate data for Bokod, Benguet
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23
(73) 		24
(75) 		26
(79) 		27
(81) 		27
(81) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		23
(73) 		25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14
(57) 		15
(59) 		16
(61) 		18
(64) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		19
(66) 		18
(64) 		16
(61) 		15
(59) 		18
(64)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21
(0.8) 		28
(1.1) 		34
(1.3) 		58
(2.3) 		160
(6.3) 		179
(7.0) 		226
(8.9) 		225
(8.9) 		215
(8.5) 		168
(6.6) 		59
(2.3) 		32
(1.3) 		1,405
(55.3)
Average rainy days 7.5 8.5 10.9 14.9 23.9 25.7 26.7 25.3 24.9 18.9 11.8 8.9 207.9
Source: Meteoblue[11]

Demographics

Population census of Bokod
YearPop.±% p.a.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][10][13]

In the 2020 census, Bokod had a population of 14,435.[3] The population density was 52 inhabitants per square kilometre (130/sq mi).

Economy

Poverty incidence of

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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14]

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Bokod, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Benguet, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council (2022-2025)[15]
Position Name
Congressman Eric Go Yap
Mayor Thomas K. Wales Jr.
Vice-Mayor Erik Donn Ignacio
Councilors Miguel G. Cosalan, Jr.
Doroteo S. Beray
Marian D. Calawen
Elinger G. Dayotao
Arthur L. Solano
Johnny A. Sama
Alejandro C. Basilio
Sonny E. Olas

Attractions

  • Ambuklao Dam
  • Mount Amalkatan
  • Badekbek Sulfur Springs
  • Palansa Panoramic View
  • Bila Mountain Saddle
  • Ekip Mossy Forest
  • Palpalan Waterfalls
  • Adwagan River
  • Bobbok Second Growth Pine Forests
  • Mount Pulag
  • Mount Purgatory
  • Mount Patoktok

Education

Public schools

As of 2014, Bokod has 37 public elementary schools and 3 public secondary schools.[16][17][18]

Immaculate Conception School of Bokod compound

Universities

Private schools

  • Immaculate Conception School of Bokod, Inc. (Poblacion)

Gallery

  • Municipal hall
    Municipal hall
  • Downtown Bokod
    Downtown Bokod
  • Immaculate Conception Parish Church
    Immaculate Conception Parish Church
  • A road in town
    A road in town
  • Pine forests in Bokod
    Pine forests in Bokod

Notes

References

  1. ^
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Municipality of Bokod". Province of Benguet (official website). Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  5. ^ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Municipality of Bokod, Benguet". Department of the Interior and Local Government - Cordillera Administrative Region. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Facts & Figures: Benguet Province". Philippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board - Cordillera Administrative Region. Archived from the original on 28 February 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  7. ^ 7.0 7.1 "History: Benguet Province". Province of Benguet (official website). Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Executive Order No. 42, s. 1963: Declaring Certain Municipal Districts in the Philippines as Municipalities". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 25 June 1963. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Republic Act No. 4695: An Act Creating the Provinces of Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 18 June 1966. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  10. ^ 10.0 10.1 Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Bokod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  12. ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  13. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Halalan 2022 BOKOD, BENGUET Election Results | ABS-CBN News". ABS-CBN News. May 13, 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  16. ^ "Masterlist of Public Elementary Schools for the School year 2012- 2013". Department of Education (Philippines), July 15, 2013. Archived from the original (XLSX) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  17. ^ 17.0 17.1 "Masterlist of Secondary Schools (School Year 2013- 2014)". Department of Education (Philippines), July 4, 2013. Archived from the original (XLSX) on 1 July 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  18. ^ 18.0 18.1 "Masterlist of Public Schools SY 2013-2014". Department of Education (Philippines), 22 October 2014. Archived from the original (XLSX) on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2014.

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