Sablan, Benguet
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) | ||
| Province | Benguet | ||
| District | Lone district of Benguet | ||
| Barangays | 8 | ||
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| • Mayor | Arthur Camacho Baldo | ||
| Area[1] | |||
| • Total | 105.63 km2 (40.78 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2010)[2] | |||
| • Total | 10,511 | ||
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | 2614 | ||
| Dialing code | 74 | ||
| Income class | 5th class | ||
Sablan is a fifth class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 10,511 people, making it the least populous municipality in the province.[2]
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History
The term "Sablan" was derived from the local word “Sabdang”, a local tree which thrived in the area.[3]
Sablan was created officially as a municipal district on July 1, 1927 under Executive Order No. 61 dated May 17, 1927 by then American Governor General Leonard Wood.[3]
Geography
Sablan is the westernmost municipality of Benguet. It is bounded by Kapangan on the north, Tublay on the northeast, La Trinidad on the east, Baguio City in the southeast, Tuba in the south, Aringay on the southwest, and Burgos to the west.
Barangays
| Rank | Barangay | Population | Rank | Barangay | Population | |
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| 1 | Poblacion | 2,650 | 6 | Bagong | 764 | |
| 2 | Bayabas | 2,068 | 7 | Pappa | 594 | |
| 3 | Banangan | 1,756 | 8 | Balluay | 507 | |
| 4 | Banengbeng | 1,108 | Sablan Total | 10,511 | ||
| 5 | Kamog | 1,064 | ||||
Demographics
| Population census of Sablan | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 8,440 | — |
| 1995 | 9,170 | +1.57% |
| 2000 | 9,652 | +1.10% |
| 2007 | 10,890 | +1.68% |
| 2010 | 10,511 | −1.28% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[2][5] | ||
Education
Public schools
As of 2014, Sablan has 14 public elementary schools and 2 public secondary schools.[6][7][8]
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Private schools
Saint Louis School of Sablan is the only private secondary school in the municipality, located at barangay Poblacion.
Major roads
- Quirino Highway (formerly Naguilian Road)
- Asin Road
References
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Tublay La Trinidad |
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| Aringay, La Union | Tuba | Baguio |
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La Trinidad (capital)
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