Bauko

Bauko
Municipality
Municipality of Bauko
Bauko seen from Benguet
Bauko seen from Benguet
Official seal of Bauko
Seal
Map of Mountain Province with Bauko highlighted
Map of Mountain Province with Bauko highlighted
Interactive map of Bauko
Bauko is located in Philippines
Bauko
Bauko
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°59′30″N 120°51′52″E / 16.9917°N 120.8644°E / 16.9917; 120.8644
CountryPhilippines
RegionCordillera Administrative Region
ProvinceMountain Province
District Lone district
Barangays22 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRandolf T. Awisan
 • Vice MayorBartolome B. Badecao
 • RepresentativeMaximo Y. Dalog Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Ashley T. Sili
  • Gil B. Lumpisa
  • Tomas B. Tanggacan
  • Edna B. Capuyan
  • Eduardo A. Patnay
  • Mario I. Gaoken
  • Jackson C. Codod
  • Arcadio B. Taganas
 • Electorate26,811 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
153.00 km2 (59.07 sq mi)
Elevation
1,359 m (4,459 ft)
Highest elevation
1,915 m (6,283 ft)
Lowest elevation
751 m (2,464 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
31,470
 • Density205.7/km2 (532.7/sq mi)
 • Households
7,360
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
17.39
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 176.2 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 274 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 176.2 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 176.1 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMountain Province Electric Cooperative (MOPRECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2621
PSGC
1404402000
IDD : area code +63 (0)74
Native languagesKankanaey
Balangao
Bontoc
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitelgubauko.gov.ph

Bauko, officially the Municipality of Bauko (Kankanaey: Ili di Bauko; Balangao: Babley hen Bauko; Bontok: Ili nan Bauko; Ilocano: Ili ti Bauko; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bauko; Spanish: Municipio de Baúco) is a municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,470 people making it the most populous in the province.

History

Chico River Dam Project

Bauko was one of several municipalities in Mountain Province which would have been flooded by the Chico River Dam Project during the Marcos dictatorship, alongside Bontoc, Sabangan, Sadanga, Sagada, and parts of Barlig. However, the indigenous peoples of Kalinga Province and Mountain Province resisted the project and when hostilities resulted in the murder of Macli-ing Dulag, the project became unpopular and was abandoned before Marcos was ousted by the 1986 People Power Revolution.

Geography

The Municipality of Bauko is the largest town in Mountain Province.

Bauko is situated 27.72 kilometres (17.22 mi) from the provincial capital Bontoc, and 364.48 kilometres (226.48 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.

Barangays

Bauko is politically subdivided into 22 barangays, divided into the upper and lower areas. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Abatan
  • Bagnen Oriente
  • Bagnen Proper
  • Balintaugan
  • Banao
  • Bila
  • Guinzadan Central
  • Guinzadan Norte
  • Guinzadan Sur
  • Lagawa
  • Leseb
  • Mabaay
  • Mayag
  • Monamon Norte
  • Monamon Sur
  • Mount Data
  • Otucan Norte
  • Otucan Sur
  • Poblacion (Bauko)
  • Sadsadan
  • Sinto
  • Tapapan

Climate

Climate data for Bauko, Mountain Province
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 20
(68)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 20
(68)		 22
(72)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13
(55)		 14
(57)		 15
(59)		 16
(61)		 18
(64)		 18
(64)		 18
(64)		 18
(64)		 17
(63)		 16
(61)		 15
(59)		 14
(57)		 16
(61)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 35
(1.4)		 46
(1.8)		 63
(2.5)		 117
(4.6)		 402
(15.8)		 400
(15.7)		 441
(17.4)		 471
(18.5)		 440
(17.3)		 258
(10.2)		 94
(3.7)		 68
(2.7)		 2,835
(111.6)
Average rainy days 9.9 19.5 13.9 18.9 26.0 27.3 28.9 28.5 26.1 19.7 14.5 12.8 246
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Bauko was 31,470 people, with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometer or 540 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Bauko (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
60.30
2003
29.74
2006
13.40
2009
34.40
2012
21.12
2015
24.53
2018
21.75
2021
10.99
2023
17.39

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

The main economic source of Bauko is agriculture. Bauko's farmers produce highland temperate vegetables such as potatoes and tomatoes.

Government

Local government

Bauko, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, 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
(2025–2028)
Position Name
Congressman Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.
Mayor Randolf T. Awisan
Vice-Mayor Ashley T. Sili
Councilors Archie A. Pakipac
Gil B. Lumpisa
Primo B. Aligo
Clefton B. Badecao
Jackson C. Codod
Rodolfo A. Patnaan
Tomas B. Tanggacan
Alverenio B. Angupa

Education

There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are Bauko I Schools District Office, and Bauko II Schools District Office.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Abatan Elementary School
  • Ambacbac Elementary School
  • Asbiagan Primary School
  • Bagnen Oriente Elementary School
  • Bagnen Elementary School
  • Banao Elementary School
  • Bansa Elementary School
  • Bauko Central School
  • Bebe Elementary School
  • Bila Elementary School
  • Binaka Elementary School
  • Bright Prodigy Academy of Bauko
  • Caotit Primary School
  • Coputan Primary School
  • Cotcot Primary School
  • Gotang Primary School
  • Guinzadan Elementary School
  • Guinzadan Norte Elementary School
  • Lagawa Elementary School
  • Lebao Primary School
  • Leseb Elementary School
  • Letang Elementary School
  • Mabaay Elementary School
  • Mayag Elementary School
  • Monamon Elementary School
  • Monamon Proper Elementary School
  • Mount Data Elementary School
  • Nanggawa Primary School
  • Otucan Elementary School
  • Otucan Norte Elementary School
  • Pactil Elementary School
  • Pangao Elementary School
  • Pitpitan Elementary School
  • Sadsadan Bato Elementary School
  • Sadsadan Trail Elementary School
  • Salin Elementary School
  • Sengyew Primary School
  • Shalimar Crown Academy
  • Sinto Elementary School
  • Soysoyoc Primary School
  • Tamog-o Elementary School
  • Tapapan Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Abatan National High School
  • Bagnen National High School
  • Banao National High School
  • Bansa National High School
  • Bauko Catholic School
  • Guinzadan National High School
  • Guinzadan National High School - Mayag Extension
  • Leseb National High School
  • Mabaay National High School
  • Mt. Data National High School
  • Otucan-Bila National High School
  • Tapapan National High School
  • Tipunan National High School

Higher educational institution

Notable personalities

References

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