Benito Soliven

Benito Soliven
Municipality
Municipality of Benito Soliven
Aerial view from San Mariano
Aerial view from San Mariano
Flag of Benito Soliven
Flag
Official seal of Benito Soliven
Seal
Map of Isabela with Benito Soliven highlighted
Map of Isabela with Benito Soliven highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Map
Benito Soliven is located in Philippines
Benito Soliven
Benito Soliven
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.98°N 121.95°E / 16.98; 121.95
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceIsabela
District 2nd district
FoundedMay 18, 1967[1]
Barangays29 (see Barangays)
Government
 [2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRoberto T. Lungan
 • Vice MayorJohn Paul S. Azur
 • RepresentativeEd Christopher S. Go
 • Electorate19,515 voters (2022)
Area
[3]
 • Total
184.40 km2 (71.20 sq mi)
Elevation
79 m (259 ft)
Highest elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Lowest elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total
29,752
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
7,373
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.51
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 143.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 294 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 123.6 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 95.25 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIsabela 2 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3331
PSGC
023104000
IDD : area code +63 (0)78
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitewww.benitosoliven-isabela.gov.ph

Benito Soliven, officially the Municipality of Benito Soliven, is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,752 people.[4]

Etymology

The town is named after the late Benito Soliven, Congressman of Ilocos Sur, during the Commonwealth government.[6]

History

Benito Soliven was once known as Melappia of the Municipality of San Mariano. The first elected municipal officials were proclaimed following the November 1967 elections, and the new town's administration began on January 1, 1968. It is now a fourth-class municipality with 29 barangays.[7]

Geography

Barangays

Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. [8] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Andabuen
  • Ara
  • Binogtungan
  • Capuseran (Capurocan)
  • Dagupan
  • Danipa
  • District II (Poblacion)
  • Gomez
  • Guilingan
  • La Salette
  • Makindol
  • Maluno Norte
  • Maluno Sur
  • Nacalma
  • New Magsaysay
  • District I (Poblacion)
  • Punit
  • San Carlos
  • San Francisco
  • Santa Cruz
  • Sevillana
  • Sinipit
  • Lucban
  • Villaluz
  • Yeban Norte
  • Yeban Sur
  • Santiago
  • Placer
  • Balliao

Climate

Climate data for Benito Soliven, Isabela
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		35
(95) 		35
(95) 		35
(95) 		34
(93) 		33
(91) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		28
(82) 		32
(90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 19
(66) 		20
(68) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		22
(71)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 31.2
(1.23) 		23
(0.9) 		27.7
(1.09) 		28.1
(1.11) 		113.5
(4.47) 		141.4
(5.57) 		176.4
(6.94) 		236.6
(9.31) 		224.9
(8.85) 		247.7
(9.75) 		222.9
(8.78) 		178
(7.0) 		1,651.4
(65)
Average rainy days 10 6 5 5 13 12 15 15 15 17 16 15 144
Source: World Weather Online[9]

Demographics

Population census of Benito Soliven
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 14,850—    
1975 13,475−1.93%
1980 16,710+4.40%
1990 20,236+1.93%
1995 20,685+0.41%
2000 22,192+1.52%
2007 25,151+1.74%
2010 27,337+3.08%
2015 29,624+1.54%
2020 29,752+0.08%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13]

In the 2020 census, the population of Benito Soliven was 29,752 people,[4] with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Benito Soliven

10
20
30
40
2006
32.00
2009
25.39
2012
23.61
2015
21.72
2018
19.74
2021
20.51

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Aerial view of Benito Soliven, with San Mariano in the background

Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.

The municipality of Benito Soliven is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2022-2025)[22]
Position Name
Congressman Ed Christopher S. Go
Mayor Roberto T. Lungan
Vice-Mayor John Paul S. Azur
Councilors Rose Jane S. Azur
Roxan V. Lungan
Ernie John B. Abu
Rommel L. Rinion
Amado G. Viernes
Marshal Ancheta
Jade Carreon
Ferdinand Dela Cruz

Congress representation

Benito Soliven, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Isabela, is currently represented by Ed Christopher S. Go.[23]

Education

The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[24] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[25] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.

References

  1. ^ "Republic Act No 4873, May 18, 1968 - An Act Creating The Municipalit of Benito Soliven in the Province of Isabela". Supreme Court E-Library. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  2. ^  Municipality of Benito Soliven | (DILG)
  3. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Unveiling of the Benito Soliven statue and opening of Soliven Memorabilia". philstar.com. March 28, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Executive Summary" (PDF). Commission on Audit - coa.gov.ph. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  8. ^ "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Benito Soliven, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  10. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  11. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  13. ^ "Province of Isabela". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Benito Soliven, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  23. ^ "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  24. ^ "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  25. ^ "DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 02". DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.