Benguet (IPA: [bɛŋˈɡɛt]), officially the Province of Benguet (Ibaloi: Probinsya ne Benguet; Kankanaey: Probinsyan di Benguet; Pangasinan: Luyag/Probinsia na Benguet; Ilocano: Probinsia ti Benguet; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Benguet), is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the southern tip of the Cordillera Administrative Region in the island of Luzon. Its capital is La Trinidad.
The highland province is known as the Salad Bowl of the Philippines due to its huge production of upland vegetables.
Situated within the interior of Benguet is the highly urbanized city of Baguio, which is administered independent from the province and also its largest city.
Type: | Province |
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Capital: | La Trinidad |
Area: | 2,769.08 km (1,069.15 sq mi) |
Area Rank: | 47th out of 81 |
Population: | 460,683 |
Population Rank: | 61st out of 81 |
Density: | 0.76% |
ZIP code: | 2600–2614 |
ISO 3166 code: | PH-BEN |
Website: | benguet.gov.ph |
Online Interactive Map
Explore the interactive online map of Benguet, which highlights the administrative boundaries with each sub-administrative unit distinctly colored for easy identification. Just click on the map, and the name of the sub-unit will display, providing an intuitive and engaging way to navigate the area. Users can also view the map in full screen and switch between different map views, including OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and satellite imagery.
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Benguet Political Map
Map of Benguet Province, Philippines the administrative divisions, provincial boundaries, along with detailed depictions of streets, roads, rivers, landmarks, and other geographical features.