Basco, Cagayan Valley

Basco: Municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Batanes

About

Quick Facts about Basco

Population : 8,579
Country : Philippines
State : Cagayan Valley (Philippines)
County : Province of Batanes
Head of government : mayor
Postal code : 3900
Phone Area Codes : 78
Area : 49.46 km2
Official name : Municipality of Basco
Capital city : Basco is capital of Batanes
Time Zone : Asia/Manila
Local time : 04:19:04 (6th December 2025)

Geography

Basco is located at 20°27'0"N 121°58'60"E (20.4500000, 121.9833300). It has 2 neighbors: Mahatao and Itbayat.

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Basco has 2 neighbours.

  • Mahatao municipality of the Philippines in the province of Batanes
  • Itbayat municipality of the Philippines in the province of Batanes

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1903 2,347 - census
1918 2,338 -0.38% census
1939 2,782 15.96% census
1948 3,312 16% census
1960 2,868 -15.48% census
1970 3,757 23.66% census
1975 3,984 5.7% census
1980 4,341 8.22% census
1990 5,729 24.23% census
1995 5,772 0.74% census
2000 6,717 14.07% census
2007 7,517 10.64% census
2010 7,907 4.93% census
2015 8,579 7.83% census

Basco

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