Basco, Cagayan Valley
Basco: municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Batanes
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Quick Facts about Basco
| Population | 8,579 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Cagayan Valley (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Batanes |
| Postal code | 3900 |
| Phone Area Codes | 78 |
| Area | 49.46 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Basco |
| Latitude & Longitude | 20.4500,121.9833 |
| Capital city | Basco is capital of Batanes |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 11:39:16 (24th April 2026) |
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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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 |
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- Basco, Cagayan Valley with a population of 7,297 people.