Atok, Benguet

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Atok
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Structures on top of a mountain in Atok
Structures on top of a mountain in Atok
Official seal of Atok
Seal
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Location in the province of Benguet
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Country [[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]]
Region Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Province [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}|{{safesubst:#property:P131}}]]
District Lone district of Benguet
Established 1900
Barangays 8
Government
 • Mayor Peter Buletin Alos
Area[1]
 • Total 214.99 km2 (83.01 sq mi)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 19,242
 • Density 90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code {{safesubst:#property:P281}}
IDD : area code  +63 (0){{safesubst:#property:P473}}
Income class 4th class

Atok is a fourth class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,242 people.[2]

History

Spanish period

The area of Atok was previously referred to by the natives and Spanish colonizers as Chontog, an Ibaloi word for "mountainous". Spanish military officials and missionaries arrived at Chontog in 1892, establishing precedencias (tax collection stations) in the area and its surrounding settlements.[3]

The Ibaloi phrase Nay patok shi Chontog, which means "on the mountain top", was later shortened to Atok.[4]

American period

During the American rule, Atok was established as one of the 19 townships of the province of Benguet, upon the issuance of Act No. 48 by the Philippine Commission on November 22, 1900.[5] [6]

On August 13, 1908, Benguet was established as a sub-province of the newly created Mountain Province with the enactment of Act No. 1876. As a result, six townships of Benguet were abolished, but Atok remained a constituent town of Benguet sub-province.[6]

World War II

During the Second World War, Atok was the scene of fierce pitch battles between the military forces of the 1st, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 1st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary, the USAFIP-NL 66th Infantry Regiments, the Igorot and Cordilleran guerrilla fighters and the Japanese Imperial Army forces. The steep terrain along the Halsema road suited Filipino troops, the Philippine Commonwealth military, and guerrillas to mount ambushes against the Japanese forces. One of these battles took place in what is now “Guerrilla Saddle” located at km. 26, Caliking, Atok.[7]

Post-war Era

Sunset in Atok

On June 25, 1963, then-President Diosdado Macapagal issued Executive Order No. 42 converting eight (8) of the thirteen (13) towns (designated as municipal districts) of Benguet into regular municipalities. Atok was among them.[8]

On June 18, 1966, the sub-province of Benguet was separated from the old Mountain Province and was converted into a regular province. Atok remained to be a component municipality of the newly established province.[6] [9]

Geography

Atok has a land area of 21,499 hectares (53,130 acres).[1] The land is characterized as mountainous with many steep cliffs. The highest point in the Philippine Highway System is located at Barangay Paoay along Halsema Highway, at 2,255 metres (7,400 ft) above sea level.[7][10]

Atok is located in the heart of the province of Benguet. It is bounded by Kibungan on the north, Kabayan on the north-east, Bokod on the southeast, Tublay on the south-west, and Kapangan on the west.

Atok is about 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Baguio City.

Climate

During the cold months of the year, the municipality experiences very low temperatures reaching 9 degrees Celsius. This causes frost to settle on the ground, causing millions of damage to crops, but drawing tourists to the town.[11][12]


Climate data for Atok, Benguet, Philippines (2000-2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24.3
(75.7)
Average low °C (°F) 13
(55)		 13
(55)		 15
(59)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 17
(63)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 16
(61)		 15
(59)		 14
(57)		 15.3
(59.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 22.8
(0.898)		 26.3
(1.035)		 54.8
(2.157)		 66.1
(2.602)		 313.1
(12.327)		 340.2
(13.394)		 640.7
(25.224)		 748.1
(29.453)		 601.3
(23.673)		 306.4
(12.063)		 131.2
(5.165)		 42.1
(1.657)		 3,293.1
(129.648)
Source: World Weather Online[13]

Barangays

Atok comprises 8 barangays.[14]

Demographics

Population census of
Atok
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 13,853 —    
1995 14,862 +1.33%
2000 16,657 +2.47%
2007 19,253 +2.02%
2010 19,242 −0.02%
Source: National Statistics Office[2][15]

Education

Public schools

As of 2014, Atok has 22 public elementary schools and 2 public secondary schools.[16][17][18]

References

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External links

 Kibungan Kabayan
Kapangan
  Atok  
Tublay
Bokod
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