Basco, Batanes
Basco, officially the Municipality of Basco (Ivatan: Kavahayan nu Basco; Tagalog: Bayan ng Basco), is a 5th class municipality and capital of the province of Batanes, Philippines. In the 2020 census, it had a population of 9,517 people.
Basco | |
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| Municipality of Basco | |
From the top, left to right: Basco Lighthouse, Basco Municipal Hall, Basco Airport | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Batanes with Basco highlighted | |
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Basco Location in the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 20°27′N 121°58′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley |
| Province | Batanes |
| District | Lone district |
| Named for | José Basco y Vargas |
| Barangays | 6 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | German A. Caccam |
| • Vice Mayor | Arlyne C. Velayo |
| • Representative | Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 6,344 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.46 km2 (19.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23.4 m (76.8 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,013 m (3,323 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 9,517 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,823 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 7.01 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 84.05 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 228.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 81.96 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 51.41 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Batanes Electric Cooperative (BATANELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3900 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 |
| Native languages | Tagalog Ilocano |
Basco is located on Batan Island, the second largest among the Batanes Islands, the northernmost islands of the Philippines. The town has a domestic airport, Basco Airport, serving flights from Manila and Baguio.
The Basco Lighthouse is one of the landmarks.
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