Located 3 kilometers north of Baguio City, La Trinidad is home to a mix of ethno-linguistic groups. Its urban area radiates from the valley floor which is surrounded by mountain ridges with a cool climate of 18.55 degrees centigrade.
As the capital town of Benguet, it serves as the trading, educational and institutional center for the province.
Business activities are based on the marketing of agricultural products from the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post to market outlets across the country.
Its rustic character remains in the rural areas whose economy focuses on the production of high value commercial vegetables, cutflowers and strawberries, earning its reputation as "The Strawberry Fields and Rose Garden of the Philippines."
Brief History
La Trinidad has its own interesting contributions to the colorful history of the Cordilleras. The very name Benguet was once limited to the area of what is now the La Trinidad Valley. Its name La Trinidad is the namesake of her discoverer, Don Q.M. Quirante's beloved and beautiful wife. At a certain time in the late 1800's and early 1900's, La Trinidad was relatively the most developed settlement in the Benguet area. It likewise served as the capital of the administrative territory of Benguet during the Spanish era, the short-lived Philippine Revolutionary government and the early part of the American Rule.
In June 16, 1950, La Trinidad became a regular municipality by virtue of RA #531. The commercialization of the vegetable industry of the Province of Benguet rendered La Trinidad as the center of marketing activities during the mid 80's. This spurred socio-economic growth for the municipality. Today, with signs of near cityhood, La Trinidad continues to have an agriculturally-based economy boasting of its strawberry and flower gardens.
BARANGAY
PSGC CODE
Urban/Rural
Population
(as of Aug 1, 2007)
Population
(as of May 1, 2010)
Alapang
141110001
Rural
3627
4,171
Alno
141110002
Rural
1821
2,046
Ambiong
141110003
Urban
5282
6,423
Bahong
141110004
Urban
3997
4,828
Balili
141110005
Urban
16734
16,086
Beckel
141110006
Urban
3544
3,453
Bineng
141110007
Rural
1312
1,487
Betag
141110008
Urban
6235
6,863
Cruz
141110009
Urban
2970
3,519
Lubas
141110010
Urban
4602
5,591
Pico
141110011
Urban
16577
18,271
Poblacion
141110012
Urban
10627
10,594
Puguis
141110013
Rural
6551
7,163
Shilan
141110014
Urban
3419
4,330
Tawang
141110015
Urban
6294
7,456
Wangal
141110016
Rural
4218
4,907
Points of Interest
BENGUET PROVINCIAL CAPITOL - provides a panoramic view of La Trinidad Valley. Also adjacent to the capitol is the Benguet Museum.
MUNICIPAL PARK - located in front of the Municipal Hall is the center of community activities.
LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST - the center of marketing activities in the province. Highland vegetables are on display for wholesalers and retailers. Soon to rise is a cold storage facility for high value crops.
PERIL BURIAL CAVES - found between Alno and Alapang, sacred skeletal remains are laid in a burial cave
COFFIN CLIFF HANGERS - traditional log coffins inserted between cliff stones by the early customary Ibalois that can be found in Alapang
ROSE FIELDS - the rose capital of the Philippines is found in Bahong. Chrysanthemums and other cutflowers and ornamental plants also abound in the area
TAWANG CHURCH OF STONE - built of limestone in the American Period by the early Anglican parish
KALUGONG VIEW POINT - offers a view of both sides of La Trinidad Valley, a must for mountain trekkers
BELL CHURCH - built by the early Chinese settlers, it offers palm reading and fortune telling
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY - the center of educational excellence in Benguet
Sources: La Trinidad Strawberry Festival Brochure
prepared by Reseach and Evaluation Section
Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) of La Trinidad, Benguet
Municipal Profile of La Trinidad, Benguet
Table 1
Agriculture Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Palay Production
2006
Metric Tons
107
12
Per Capita
0.0
12
2007
Metric Tons
112
12
Per Capita
0.0
12
Growth Rate 06-07
4.7
5
Corn Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
-
-
2007
-
-
Growth Rate 06-07
-
-
Cabbage Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
637
8
2007
586
3
Growth Rate 06-07
(8.0)
9
Chinese Cabbage Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1,176
3
2007
1,180
3
Growth Rate 06-07
0.3
8
Lettuce Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
718
3
2007
1,031
2
Growth Rate 06-07
43.6
4
Cauliflower Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
-
-
2007
-
-
Growth Rate 06-07
-
-
Broccoli Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1,316
1
2007
1,507
1
Growth Rate 06-07
14.5
4
Celery Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1,407
1
2007
1,150
1
Growth Rate 06-07
(18.3)
7
Pechay Production
2006
1,633
1
2007
1,833
1
Growth Rate 06-07
15.3
5
Mustard Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
306
1
2007
398
1
Growth Rate 06-07
30.1
5
Green Onions Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
2,554
1
2007
2,493
1
Growth Rate 06-07
(2.4)
9
Snap Beans Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
580
5
2007
603
7
Growth Rate 06-07
4.0
7
Garden Peas Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
215
5
2007
210
6
Growth Rate 06-07
(2.3)
9
Sweet Pepper Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
210
5
2007
215
7
Growth Rate 06-07
2.4
6
Chayote Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
13,039
2
2007
13,214
2
Growth Rate 06-07
1.3
7
Cucumber Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
208
6
2007
240
6
Growth Rate 06-07
15.4
3
Tomato Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
118
7
2007
114
7
Growth Rate 06-07
(3.4)
6
White Potato Production
2006
453
8
2007
527
8
Growth Rate 06-07
16.3
4
Carrots Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
493
7
2007
382
7
Growth Rate 06-07
(22.5)
9
Radish Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
217
2
2007
192
4
Growth Rate 06-07
(11.5)
6
Strawberry Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1,548
1
2007
1,252
1
Growth Rate 06-07
(19.1)
3
Coffee Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1
13
2007
7
11
Growth Rate 06-07
600.0
2
Banana Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
-
-
2007
-
-
Growth Rate 06-07
-
-
Mango Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
-
-
2007
-
-
Growth Rate 06-07
-
-
Citrus Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
1,185
1
2007
1,150
1
Growth Rate 06-07
(2.9)
8
Avocado Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
-
-
2007
-
-
Growth Rate 06-07
-
-
Chicken Inventory
2006
Native/Broiler
8,282
Layers
11,200
Total
19,482
4
2007
Native/Broiler
8,755
Layers
11,500
Total
20,255
4
Growth Rate 06-07
4.0
6
Duck Inventory
2006
Backyard
182
Commercial
-
Total
182
12
2007
Backyard
182
Commercial
-
Total
182
12
Growth Rate 06-07
-
3
Fish Production (in Metric Tons)
2006
Aquaculture
4
Commercial
-
Municipal (Inland)
-
Total
4
9
2007
Aquaculture
4
Commercial
-
Municipal (Inland)
-
Total
4
9
Growth Rate 06-07
(5.4)
12
Cattle Inventory
2006
Backyard
442
Commercial
-
Total
442
11
2007
Backyard
482
Commercial
-
Total
482
10
Growth Rate 06-07
9.0
5
Carabao Inventory
2006
Backyard
42
Commercial
-
Total
42
13
2007
Backyard
48
Commercial
-
Total
48
13
Growth Rate 06-07
14.3
4
Goat/Sheep Inventory
2006
Backyard
258
Commercial
-
Total
258
7
2007
Backyard
258
Commercial
-
Total
258
9
Growth Rate 06-07
-
3
Hog Inventory
2006
Backyard
1,586
Commercial
86
Total
1,672
9
2007
Backyard
1,931
Commercial
100
Total
2,031
9
Growth Rate 06-07
21.5
5
Source: Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Benguet Province
Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, Benguet Province
Table 2
Health & Nutrition Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Number of Fully Immunized Children (9-11 months)- 2007
2,080
1
Number of Children (9-11 moths) Given Vitamin A- 2007
842
1
Number of Children (12-52 months) Given Vitamin A
11,261
1
Percentage of Preg/Lactating Women Recipient of Iron Supplement- 2007
39.7
4
Percentage of Preg/Lactating Women Recipients of Iodine Supplement- 2007
-
-
Percentage of Preg/Lactating Women Recipient of Tetanus Toxoid
42.5
2
Number of Households with Access to Safe Water Supply
2006
14,803
2007
14,803
Growth Rate 06-'07 (%)
0.0
4
Number of Households with Access to Sanitary Toilet
2006
13,936
2007
14,261
Growth Rate 06-'07 (%)
2.3
4
Number of Barangay Health Stations (BHS)
16
Percent of BHSs to Total Barangays
100.0
Crude Birth Rate (per 1,000 population)
2006
Number
1,702
1
Rate
22.8
3
2007
Number
1,395
1
Rate
17.5
6
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 population)
2006
Number
26
13
Rate
15.3
13
2007
Number
14
13
Rate
10.0
12
Maternal Death Rate (per 1,000 population)
2006
Number
-
-
Rate
-
-
2007
Number
-
-
Rate
-
-
Child Mortality Rate (per 1,000 population)
2006
Number
5
1
Rate
2.2
5
2007
Number
4
1
Rate
1.7
4
Number of Livebirth
2006
1,702
1
2007
1,395
1
Number of New born with weight at Birth 2500 grams and greater
2006
1,506
1
2007
1,248
1
Number of Children 5 Yrs. Old and below
2005
16
1
2006
31
1
2007
18
1
Number of Child Deaths 5 Yrs. Old and below
2005
11,613
1
2006
13,549
1
2007
13,300
Number of Livebirth
2005
1,411
1
2006
1,702
1
2007
1,395
1
Number of Infant Deaths
2005
12
1
2006
26
1
2007
14
Malnutrition Status of Pre-School Children- 2007
Estimated Number of Children Below 7 Years Old
13,300
Actual Children
Weighed
11,682
Below Normal
Very Low
16
4
Low
235
3
Normal
11,295
1
Above Normal
136
1
Toilet Facilities- 2007
Total Number of Households
15,982
Sanitary (%)
89.2
2
Unsanitary/Without Toilet (%)
10.8
12
Water Supplies Facilities by Source- 2007
Level I
2,535
Level II
269
Level III
12,249
Total
15,053
1
Source: Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Benguet Province
Table 3
Education Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Enrolment in Government Elementary Schools
SY 06-07
Kinder
0
Grade I
1,593
Grade II
1,315
Grade III
1,324
Grade IV
1,227
Grade V
1,271
Grade VI
1,180
Total
7,910
1
SY 07-08
Kinder
0
Grade I
1,710
Grade II
1,389
Grade III
1,361
Grade IV
1,323
Grade V
1,249
Grade VI
1,228
Total
8,260
1
Enrolment in Private Elementary Schools
SY 06-07
Kinder
1,208
Grade I
612
Grade II
443
Grade III
462
Grade IV
399
Grade V
376
Grade VI
337
Total
3,837
1
SY 07-08
Kinder
1,273
Grade I
643
Grade II
565
Grade III
451
Grade IV
458
Grade V
393
Grade VI
370
Total
4,153
1
Enrolment in Government Secondary Schools
SY 06-07
Year I
926
Year II
806
Year III
645
Year IV
676
Total
3,053
2
SY 07-08
Year I
1,040
Year II
793
Year III
762
Year IV
591
Total
3,186
2
Enrolment in Private Secondary Schools
SY 07-08
Year I
681
Year II
618
Year III
580
Year IV
576
Total
2,455
1
Teacher-Pupil Ratio in Government Elementary Schools
SY 06-07
Enrolment
7,910
Number of Teachers
246
TPR
1:32
11
SY 07-08
Enrolment
8,260
Number of Teachers
248
TPR
1:33
13
Number of Schools
SY 06-07
Elementary
Public
23
Private
25
Total
48
1
Secondary
Public
4
Private
6
Total
10
1
SY 07-08
Elementary
Public
23
Private
25
Total
48
1
Secondary
Public
6
Private
7
Total
13
1
Source: Department of Education, Benguet Province
Table 4
Transportation & Communication Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Length of National Roads (in Km), As of December 2007
Concrete
Length
21.3
Percent
90.2
3
Asphalt
Length
2.3
Percent
9.8
2
Gravel
Length
-
Percent
-
Earth
Length
-
Percent
-
Total
23.6
Length of National Bridge (In Linear Meters), As of December 2007
Permanent
Length
Percent
Temporary
Length
Percent
Total
Status of Rural Accessibility
Accessible by Land Transport
Not Accessible
%RA
Number of Telephone Lines
2006
Installed
7,522
Subscribed
4,544
Tel. Density (per 1,000 pop)
Installed
25.5
Subscribed
15.4
2007
Installed
7,522
Subscribed
4,628
Tel. Density (per 1,000 pop)
Installed
24.9
Subscribed
15.3
Source: Department of Public Works and Highways, Benguet First and Second District Engineering Office
National Telecommunication Commission
Table 5
Tourism Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Distribution of Visitors
2006
Foreign Travelers
2,286
Balikbayan
11
Domestic Travelers
32,507
Total
34,804
1
2007
Foreign Travelers
1,286
Balikbayan
8
Domestic Travelers
34,642
Total
35,936
1
Source: Association of Tourism Action Officers of Benguet
Table 6
Energy and Water Resources Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Status of Irrigation- 2007
Number of CIS/PIS
41
Potential Irrigable Area (has)
1,422
Service Area (has)
1,075
% of Irrigation Development
76.0
Remaining Area to be Served (has)
347
Number of Barangays Energized by Benguet Electric Cooperative
2005
Number
16
Percent
100.0
2006
Number
16
Percent
100.0
2007
Number
16
Percent
100.0
1
Source: National Irrigation Administration
Benguet Electric Cooperative
Table 7
Public Administration Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Total Financial Resources Generated (Pesos)
2006
126,812,227
1
2007
132,580,496
1
Growth Rate 06-07
4.5
7
Total Financial Resource per Capita (Pesos)
2006
1,252
12
2007
1,355
12
Tax Revenue
2006
Internal Revenue Allotment
47,003,553
Share from Utilization of National Wealth
-
Real Property Taxes
5,408,001
Local Taxes
41,135,053
Other Taxes
0
Total
93,546,607
1
2007
Internal Revenue Allotment
57,009,849
Share from Utilization of National Wealth
0
Real Property Taxes
4,949,615
Local Taxes
42,708,509
Other Taxes
0
Total
104,667,973
1
Growth Rate 06-07
11.9
4
Non-Tax Revenue
2006
Operating and Miscellaneous Revenue
28,870,798
Grants
-
Other Receipts
-
Total
28,870,798
1
2007
Operating and Miscellaneous Revenue
20,712,523
Grants
-
Other Receipts
-
Total
20,712,523
1
Growth Rate 06-07
(28.3)
11
Local Resources (Pesos)
2006
41,135,053
1
2007
42,708,509
1
Growth Rate 06-07
3.8
1
Percent of Local to Total Resources
2006
32.4
1
2007
32.2
1
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) in Pesos
2005
47,003,000
2
2006
47,003,553
3
2007
57,009,849
2
Growth Rate 06-07
21.3
1
Percent of IRA to Total Financial Resources
2006
37.1
12
2007
43.0
13
IRA per Capita
2006
464
13
2007
583
13
Other Sources (Grants and Borrowings) in Pesos
2006
-
2007
-
Current Year Expenditures in Pesos
2006
119,612,227
2007
129,645,374
Expenditures on Social Services (estimate) in Pesos
2006
35,059,400
1
2007
16,237,833
1
Percent of Social Services Expenditure to Total Expenditure
2006
29.3
1
2007
12.5
6
Expenditure per Capita (in Pesos)
14,413
12
BIR Revenue Collections (Pesos)
2005
206,803,067
1
2006
261,903,246
1
2007
327,122,055
1
Growth Rate 06-07
24.9
3
Average Income and Classification
Average Income Class (in Million Pesos)
2000-2003
79.0
Income Class
1st
1
Average Income Class (in Million Pesos)
2004-2006
100.9
Income Class
1st
1
Summary of Income
2005
52,012,066
1
2006
75,413,852
1
2007
75,752,000
1
Summary of Local Government Expenditures
2005
97,266,591
1
2006
119,612,227
1
2007
129,645,374
1
Real Property Tax Collection
2005
20,790,324
1
2006
26,748,835
1
2007
24,345,141
1
Source: Office of the Provincial Budget Officer
Department of Budget and Management
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Bureau of Local Government Finance
Provincial Planning and Development Office
Table 8
Money & Banking Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad
Indicator
Value
Rank
(out of 13 Municipalities)
Number of Banks
Private Commercial Banks
2006
6
2007
6
Government Banks
2006
1
2007
1
Thrift Banks
2006
-
2007
-
Rural Banks
2006
10
2007
10
Total Number of Banks
2006
17
1
2007
17
1
Growth Rate 06-07
0.0
Source: Provincial Planning and Development Office
Table 9
Public Order & Safety Indicator, Municipality of La Trinidad