Basco, Batanes
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| Coordinates: 20°27′N 121°58′E / 20.45°N 121.967°ECoordinates: 20°27′N 121°58′E / 20.45°N 121.967°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Batanes |
| District | Lone District |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Demy Narag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.46 km2 (19.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 7,517 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 3900 |
| Income class | 5th class |
| Population Census of Basco | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 5,772 |
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| 2000 | 6,717 | 3.31% | |
| 2007 | 7,517 | 1.56% | |
Basco (also known as Santo Domingo de Basco) is a 5th class municipality in the Batanes Province, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Batanes. According to the latest census, it has a population of 7,517 people in 1,469 households.
Basco is located on Batan Island, the second largest island among the Batanes Islands which comprises the province, and are the northernmost islands of the Philippines. Basco has a domestic airport, Basco Airport, serving flights from Manila and Baguio.
The town is named after Capitán General José Basco, who led the Philippines to freedom from the control of New Spain, which is today Mexico.
The Basco Lighthouse is one of the landmarks.
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[edit] Barangays
Basco is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. The sitio of Diptan was converted into a barrio, known as San Antonio, in 1955.[1] Also in the same year, the sitios of Coral, Hago, Tuva, Diojango, Canalaan, Honaan and Dimnalamay were converted into the barrio of San Joaquin.[2]
- Ihuvok II (Kayvaluganan)
- Ihuvok I (Kaychanarianan)
- San Antonio
- San Joaquin
- Chanarian
- Kayhuvokan
[edit] Schools
- Basco Central School
- Diptan Elementary School
- Batanes National Science High School
- Saint Dominic College
- Batanes State College
- Valugan Barrio School
- Tukon Barrio School
- Chanarian Barrio School
[edit] Transportation
Basco is accessible by air from Manila via SEAIR, Laoag via Sky Pasada and Batanes Air, Tuguegarao, Cagayan via Sky Pasada and Batanes Airlines.
[edit] Climate
| Climate data for Basco, Philippines (1961-1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 24.9 (76.8) |
25.9 (78.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
29.6 (85.3) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.2 (88.2) |
29.8 (85.6) |
27.7 (81.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
29.0 (84.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.5 (79.7) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
24.9 (76.8) |
22.9 (73.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 19.2 (66.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.2 (70.2) |
23.3 (73.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.5 (76.1) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.2 (72.0) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
| Rainfall mm (inches) | 178.0 (7.008) |
122.7 (4.831) |
91.4 (3.598) |
70.3 (2.768) |
169.7 (6.681) |
258.4 (10.173) |
279.4 (11) |
419.6 (16.52) |
380.4 (14.976) |
328.1 (12.917) |
296.9 (11.689) |
253.0 (9.961) |
2,847.9 (112.122) |
| Avg. rainy days | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 183 |
| Source: Hong Kong Observatory [3] | |||||||||||||
[edit] References
- ^ "An Act to Convert the Sitio of Diptan in the Municipality of Basco, Province of Batanes, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of San Antonio De Padua of Said Municipality". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1332.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "An Act to Convert the Sitios of Coral, Hago, Tuva, Diojango, Canalaan, Honaan and Dimnalamay, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of San Joaquin, in the Municipality of Basco, Province of Batanes". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1334.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "Climatological Information for Basco, Philippines". Hong Kong Observatory. http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/climat/world/eng/asia/se_asia/basco_e.htm. Retrieved 2011-06-11.
[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 1995 Philippine Census Information
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- 2007 Philippine Census Information
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