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City of Baguio

<<Geographical Location

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<<Basic Information

Data Sources:

* 2007 NSO Census of Population
**DOF DO No. 20-05 effective 7/29/05

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<<Physical Profile and Accessibility

The City of Baguio is approximately 250 kilometers north of Manila. It is the jumping point to other tourist destinations in the region. Most of its 48.90 square kilometers rise at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. On clear days, one can see Lingayen Gulf and the South China Sea from promontories on its western side.

Due to its elevation, the city’s climate is cool and crisp. Baguio is cooler by 8 degrees Celsius on the average on any month than any place in the lowlands. Temperature seldom reaches more than 26 degrees Celsius at its warmest and drops to as low as 15 degrees Celsius during the colder months.

Baguio is accessible by land or by air. From Manila, visitors can take the daily 45-minute morning flights of the Philippine Airlines landing at the Loakan Airport. By land, bus companies ply the Baguio-Manila route while a growing number of provincial buses service Baguio and the provinces including the Ilocos and West Coast of Luzon. The three main accesses to the city, Kennon, Marcos and Naguilian roads are open to traffic most of the summer season. Halsema Road links Baguio to the interior parts of the Cordillera while the Ambuklao Road passes through the Ambuklao Dam connecting Baguio with Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, Apayao and Kalinga.

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<<Seal and Symbolism

SYMBOLISM Green Field, represents Baguio as one mostly forestland, which made the city in its early days truly a green land contributing to the ideal and temperate climate of the city all year round. Canopy of Blue and White, represents peace and serenity in the city. Four Yellow Circles within a Diagonal Red Band, represent the four gold mines operating nearby the city and which contribute to the city’s economy by serving as commercial and trading center to the outlying mining towns in Benguet. Waterfall, stands for the Bridal Veil Falls along Kennon Road, a 70-meter fall of cascading white water just opposite Twin Peaks, making it among the breathtaking sights in Baguio. Zigzag Road, refers to a road by this name, a portion of the famous Kennon Road built by a US Army Corps of Engineers headed by Col. Lyman W. Kennon. Both roads have become important landmarks of the city. Triangularlike Spearheads, represent the pine trees, the most common tree in the city by which the city gained the special name of “City of Pines”.

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<<Political Subdivision

Baguio City is politically divided into one hundred and twenty-nine (129) barangays, however, it is only operating with 128 barangays because Bagong Lipunan has no registered voters as decreed by the Municipal Trial Court, Branch IV of Baguio City in 2002. The names of Baguio's 129 barangays are as follows:

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<<Tourist Attractions and Events

Tourist Attractions

Baguio's notable tourist attractions are: Burnham Park, Mansion House, John Hay, Easter Weaving Room, Botanical Park, Mines View Park, Bell Church, Wright Park, Baguio Cathedral, Lourdes Grotto, Ifugao Woodcarver's Village, Philippine Military Academy, Marker of the Philippine Commission's First Session in Baguio, Kennon Road, Lion's Head, Diplomat Hotel on Dominican Hill, Teachers Camp, St. Louis Filigree Shop, Baguio Tourism Complex, Baguio Convention Center, Session Road/Market, Baguio Country Club, Mt. Sto. Tomas, Baguio Mountain Provinces Museum, Asin Hot Spring, SLU Museum, Educational Institutions.

Tourism Event

The main tourist-drawer of Baguio aside from its cool climate and interesting places is the Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga. Held every February of each year, the Panagbenga was conceived in 1995 as a vehicle for promoting tourism in Baguio City and the Cordillera region by showcasing the multifarious blooms that made Baguio, “The City of Flowers.”

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<<Local Elective Officials (2007-2010)

Congressman - Hon. Mauricio G. Domogan
Mayor - Hon. Reinaldo A. Bautista, Jr.
Vice-Mayor - Hon. Daniel T. Fariñas

Councilors:
Hon. Rocky Thomas A. Balisong
Hon. Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda
Hon. Galo D. Weygan
Hon. Perlita C. Rondez
Hon. Nicasio M. Aliping, Jr.
Hon. Antonio R. Tabora
Hon. Erdolfo V. Balajadia
Hon. Nicasio S. Palaganas
Hon. Isabelo B. Cosalan, Jr.
Hon. Richard A. Cariño
Hon. Fred L. Bagbagen
Hon. Elaine D. Sembrano

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<<Official Site

• Link to Baguio City Official Website

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