Baungon, Bukidnon
| Baungon | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Bukidnon with Baungon highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Baungon Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 08°15′N 124°43′E / 8.250°N 124.717°ECoordinates: 08°15′N 124°43′E / 8.250°N 124.717°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | |
| Province | Bukidnon | |
| District | 1st district of Bukidnon | |
| Barangays | 16 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Pedro R. Alvarez | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 328.34 km2 (126.77 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 32,868 | |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8707 | |
| Dialing code | 88 | |
| Income class | 2nd | |
Baungon is a 2nd class municipality in the northern part of the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the NSO 2010 census, it has a population of 32,868 people.[3]
Geography
Baungon is located in the northern part of Bukidnon, about 132 kilometres (82 mi) north of Malaybalay City via Cagayan de Oro, which is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Imbatug, the town's poblacion. It is bounded on the north-east by the Libona, at the south by the Lantapan, and on the west by Talakag. It has a land area of 328.34 square kilometres based on the cadastral survey made by the DENR.
Climate
Typical of the province environmental condition, Baungon belongs to the third type of climate which is relatively dry from March to April and wet from May to December. In 1997, the heaviest rainfall was recorded in January with 497.8 millimetres (19.60 in). April has the lowest amount of rainfall with 24.3 millimetres (0.96 in). The average temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) and the average humidity is 82.2%.
Topography
The bigger part of Baungon is located over plateau, the terrain of which is generally flat with slowly rising mountains and some canyons with a highest slope of 30%. In some parts, however, the terrain is strongly sloping to severely eroded. It has three (3) large rivers, namely; Bobonawan in the north, Tumalaong at the south, and Kalawaig at the west. These rivers and its tributaries serve as natural drainage system.
Flora
Baungon is home to two of the world's rarest flowers: Rafflesia and Amorphophallus paeoniifolius. The Rafflesia that grow in Baungon is identified by one botanist, Ulysses Ferreras, as Rafflesia Schadenbergiana Goppert that was thought to be extinct. Such Rafflesia was last seen by the German Alex Schandenberg on Mount Apo in the year 1881, but found again in Bukidnon after 126 years.[4] This rafflesia is called by locals as "Kolon Busaw" and grows well in its soil.[5]
Near the airport, one can find Kabula River, a favorite site for water rafting. The forests are old which should be declared protected zone so that these rare trees and flowers, like Rafflesia and Amorphophallus, will flourish until the generations to come.
Barangays
Baungon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Balintad
- Buenavista
- Danatag
- Kalilangan
- Lacolac
- Langaon
- Liboran
- Lingating
- Mabuhay
- Mabunga
- Nicdao
- Imbatug (Pob.)
- Pualas
- Salimbalan
- San Vicente
- San Miguel
Demographics
| Population census of Baungon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 19,774 | — |
| 1995 | 22,617 | +2.55% |
| 2000 | 26,695 | +3.62% |
| 2007 | 29,757 | +1.51% |
| 2010 | 32,868 | +3.68% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Economy
The town's economy is primarily agricultural. The main agricultural products of Baungon are corn, casava, banana, camote, fruits and vegetables, bamboo crafts, and abaca products. Mill products consist of the following: corn grits, rice, and casava starch.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: BUKIDNON". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- ↑ Lays, P. (2006). Rediscovery of a floral jewel in the Philippine archipelago: Rafflesia schadenbergiana Göppert, 1885 (Rafflesiaceae). Lejeunia 182: 1–16.
- ↑ Barcelona, J. F.; P. B Pelser; D. S. Balete; L. L. Co (October 2009). "Taxonomy, ecology, and conservation status of Philippine Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae)". Blumea 54: 77–94. doi:10.3767/000651909X474122.
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