Besao, Cordillera
Besao: municipality of the Philippines in the Mountain Province
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Quick Facts about Besao
| Population | 7,040 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Cordillera (Philippines) |
| County | Mountain Province |
| Postal code | 2618 |
| Phone Area Codes | 74 |
| Area | 173.62 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Besao |
| Latitude & Longitude | 17.1000,120.8167 |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 18:46:56 (12th April 2026) |
Geography
Besao is located at 17°6'0"N 120°49'0"E (17.1000000, 120.8166700). It has 2 neighbors: Tadian and Bauko.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 4,642 | - | census |
| 1939 | 5,144 | 9.76% | census |
| 1948 | 5,799 | 11.3% | census |
| 1960 | 8,174 | 29.06% | census |
| 1970 | 9,286 | 11.98% | census |
| 1975 | 7,051 | -31.7% | census |
| 1980 | 9,093 | 22.46% | census |
| 1990 | 8,473 | -7.32% | census |
| 1995 | 9,147 | 7.37% | census |
| 2000 | 9,875 | 7.37% | census |
| 2007 | 7,295 | -35.37% | census |
| 2010 | 7,818 | 6.69% | census |
| 2015 | 7,040 | -11.05% | census |
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- Besao, Cordillera with a population of 2,241 people.