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Bokod, Benguet

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Bokod
Municipality
Municipality of Bokod
Municipal hall
Municipal hall
Flag of Bokod
Flag
Official seal of Bokod
Seal
Map of Benguet with Bokod highlighted
Map of Benguet with Bokod highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Bokod
Bokod is located in Philippines
Bokod
Bokod
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°29′29″N 120°49′48″E / 16.4914°N 120.83°E / 16.4914; 120.83
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceBenguet
District Lone district
Founded1910
Barangays10 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAtty. Erik Donn Ignacio
 • Vice MayorDoroteo S. Beray
 • RepresentativeEric Go Yap
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Luis A. Acong
  • Marian D. Calawen
  • Miguel G. Cosalan Jr.
  • Pedro P. Anton
  • Gerardo E. Beray
  • Sonny E. Olas
  • Edward C. Albin
  • Alexander S. Piok
 • Electorate10,621 voters (2025)
Area
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 • Total
274.96 km2 (106.16 sq mi)
Elevation
1,274 m (4,180 ft)
Highest elevation
2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Lowest elevation
776 m (2,546 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
16,071
 • Density58.449/km2 (151.38/sq mi)
 • Households
3,429
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
11.83
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 195.9 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 905.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 220 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 81.38 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityBenguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2605
PSGC
1401104000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesKaraw
Kankanaey
Ibaloi
Kallahan
Ilocano
Tagalog
Feast dateChristian

Bokod, officially the Municipality of Bokod, (Ilocano: Ili ti Bokod; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bokod), is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,071 people.[5]

History

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Pre-colonial and Spanish periods

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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.[6] Ebokot's name was associated with the village and was registered as a pueblo during the Spanish Regime.[7]

American period

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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.[6][7][8][9]

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.[6][7][9]

Executive Order No. 24 dated March 23, 1910, signed by W. Cameroon Forbes created the township of Bokod.[10]

Post-war era

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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.[11]

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.[12]

Geography

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The Municipality of Bokod is located at 16°29′29″N 120°49′48″E / 16.4914°N 120.83°E / 16.4914; 120.83. It is bounded by Kabayan on the north-east, Atok on the north-west, Tublay on the mid-west, Itogon on the south-west, and Kayapa on the east.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 274.96 square kilometres (106.16 sq mi) [13] constituting 9.93% of the 2,769.08-square-kilometre- (1,069.15 sq mi) total area of Benguet.

Bokod is situated 48.98 kilometres (30.43 mi) from the provincial capital La Trinidad, and 299.88 kilometres (186.34 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

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Ambuklao Dam

Bokod is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.[14] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2024[15] 2010[16]
141104001 Ambuklao 20.5% 3,301 3,013 ▴ 0.63%
141104002 Bila 9.2% 1,484 991 ▴ 2.84%
141104003 Bobok‑Bisal 7.8% 1,246 1,086 ▴ 0.96%
141104004 Daklan 10.9% 1,748 1,748 Steady 0.00%
141104005 Ekip 6.0% 962 806 ▴ 1.23%
141104006 Karao 6.9% 1,111 958 ▴ 1.03%
141104007 Nawal 3.8% 605 743 ▾ −1.41%
141104008 Pito 6.6% 1,065 838 ▴ 1.67%
141104009 Poblacion 14.4% 2,314 1,964 ▴ 1.14%
141104010 Tikey 3.7% 599 501 ▴ 1.25%
Total 16,071 14,435 ▴ 0.75%

Climate

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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[17]

Demographics

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Population census of Bokod
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 31—    
1918 4,268+38.86%
1939 6,082+1.70%
1948 5,503−1.11%
1960 8,946+4.13%
1970 10,161+1.28%
1975 10,404+0.48%
1980 11,899+2.72%
1990 11,474−0.36%
1995 10,526−1.60%
2000 11,705+2.30%
2007 12,913+1.36%
2010 12,648−0.75%
2015 13,756+1.61%
2020 14,435+1.02%
2024 16,071+2.61%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19][16][20][21]

In the 2024 census, Bokod had a population of 16,071 people.[22] The population density was 58 inhabitants per square kilometre (150/sq mi).

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Bokod (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
46.44
2003
14.50
2006
5.10
2009
21.54
2012
9.15
2015
9.20
2018
9.88
2021
42.99
2023
11.83

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]

The primary sources of agriculture in Bokod are vegetables, fruits, and cattle. Bokod is home to the Ambuklao Hydroelectric Plant that supplies power to the Luzon grid.

Government

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Local government

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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

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Members of the Municipal Council
(2025-2028)[32]
Position Name
Congressman Eric Go Yap
Mayor Erik Donn Ignacio
Vice-Mayor Doroteo S. Beray
Councilors Luis A. Acong
Marian D. Calawen
Miguel G. Cosalan Jr.
Pedro P. Anton
Gerardo E. Beray
Sonny E. Olas
Edward C. Albin
Alexander S. Piok

Attractions

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  • 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

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The Bokod Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[33]

Public schools

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As of 2014, Bokod has 37 public elementary schools and 3 public secondary schools.[34][35][36]

Immaculate Conception School of Bokod compound

Universities

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Private schools

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

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References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Bokod | (DILG)
  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. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". psa.gov.ph. July 17, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Municipality of Bokod". Province of Benguet (official website). Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. 1 2 "History: Benguet Province". Province of Benguet (official website). Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "Bokod Municipality Profile". BokodBenguet.gov.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "Province: Abra". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Municipal: Bokod, Benguet". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  15. ↑ Census of Population (2020). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  16. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "Bokod: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  18. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  19. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  20. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  21. ↑ "Province of Abra". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  22. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  23. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  24. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  25. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  26. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  27. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  28. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  29. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  30. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  31. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "2025 National and Local Elections". GMA 7. May 15, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  34. ↑ "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.
  35. 1 2 "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.
  36. 1 2 "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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