Categories in Buguias, Benguet
Auto Parts StoreCar repairGas StationMotorcycle repairFarmingWholesale DrugstoreClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeReligionWesleyan ChurchBuilding Materials StoreHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionElementary SchoolPrimary SchoolTourist AttractionBakeriesCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsNurseries and garden suppliesBanksMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBeauty salonsApartment BuildingHousing ComplexConvenience storesGeneral StorePharmacyShoppingDelivery ServiceHotels and motelsHousing Society
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Buguias, Benguet
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 56 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Religion | 38 |
| Shopping | 30 |
| Churches | 24 |
| Public administration | 17 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Gas station | 15 |
| Car repair | 12 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 11 |
Buguias, Benguet Facts
| Area | 122.9 km² |
| Population | 52,440 |
| Male Population | 27,409 (52.3%) |
| Female Population | 25,031 (47.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1706.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +98.0% |
| Median Age | 22.7 years (Male: 23, Female: 22.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,402 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Abatan, Natubleng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.72267, 120.82834 |
| Zip Codes | 2607 |
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Buguias, Benguet Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,903 | 14,913 | 26,481 | 50,224 | 52,440 | 59,455 | 66,121 |
| Population Density | 23.6 / km² | 121.3 / km² | 215.4 / km² | 408.5 / km² | 426.6 / km² | 483.6 / km² | 537.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBuguias, Benguet Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 98% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias, Benguet | +1706.4% | +251.6% | +98% |
| Philippines | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buguias, Benguet Median Age
Median Age: 22.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias, Benguet | 22.7 yrs | 22.3 yrs | 23 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Buguias, Benguet Population Density
Population Density: 427 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias, Benguet | 52,440 | 122.9 km² | 427 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buguias, Benguet Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1930 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Buguias, Benguet
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Buguias, Benguet Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $933 | $1,010 | $1,255 | $1,590 | $1,844 | $2,234 | $2,212 | $2,402 |
| Total GDP | $8M | $10.2M | $15.1M | $22.8M | $30.4M | $42.1M | $46.9M | $52.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Buguias, Benguet CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias, Benguet | 85,937 tn | 1.64 tn | 699 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Buguias, Benguet CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 85,937 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 699 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (7.6) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/19 | 8:51 PM | 4.5 | 42.1 km | 115,480 m | 5km ESE of Sigay, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/18 | 4:16 AM | 4.4 | 35.7 km | 48,040 m | 8km W of Busilak, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/17 | 9:03 PM | 4.6 | 24.9 km | 93,700 m | 4km W of Tacadang, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/16 | 7:48 PM | 4.4 | 42.5 km | 102,010 m | 3km SW of Santol, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/16 | 6:52 PM | 5.1 | 27 km | 36,670 m | 14km W of Uddiawan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/16 | 7:54 PM | 5.4 | 33.2 km | 8,000 m | 5km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/16 | 8:16 PM | 4.2 | 38.1 km | 10,000 m | 9km WSW of Busilak, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/8/15 | 1:11 PM | 4 | 21.7 km | 112,930 m | 3km SW of Kibungan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/13 | 4:49 PM | 4.4 | 30.5 km | 10,500 m | 6km ENE of Tuding, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/12 | 1:18 AM | 4.2 | 41.9 km | 29,500 m | Luzon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Buguias, Benguet
Buguias is a third class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,271 people.
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