Benito Soliven, Isabela

Benito Soliven
Municipality

Map of Isabela showing the location of Benito Soliven
Benito Soliven

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.950°ECoordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.950°E
Country Philippines
Region Cagayan Valley (Region II)
Province Isabela
District 2nd District of Isabela
Barangays 29
Government[1]
 • Mayor Benjamin E. Sanglay
Area[2]
 • Total 184.40 km2 (71.20 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 27,337
 • Density 150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3331
Dialing code 78
Income class 4th class; rural

Benito Soliven is a fourth class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,337 people.[3]

The town is named after the Benito Soliven, Congressman of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, during the Commonwealth government.

Barangays

Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.[2]

  • Andabuen
  • Ara
  • Binogtungan
  • Capuseran (Capurocan)
  • Dagupan
  • Danipa
  • District II (Pob.)
  • Gomez
  • Guilingan
  • La Salette
  • Makindol
  • Maluno Norte
  • Maluno Sur
  • Nacalma
  • New Magsaysay
  • District I (Pob.)
  • Punit
  • San Carlos
  • San Francisco
  • Santa Cruz
  • Sevillana
  • Sinipit
  • Lucban
  • Villaluz
  • Yeban Norte
  • Yeban Sur
  • Santiago
  • Placer
  • Balliao

Demographics

Population census of Benito Soliven
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 20,236—    
1995 20,685+0.41%
2000 22,192+1.52%
2007 25,151+1.74%
2010 27,337+3.08%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]
Aerial view of Benito Soliven, with San Mariano in the background

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: ISABELA". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 10 January 2014.

External links

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Naguilian San Mariano
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