FACTS & FIGURES

... At a Glance

Area 8,079.5125 ha.
Total Population
(As of 1 May 2010)
107,188
Household Population
(As of May 2000)
67,200
Number of Households
(As of 1 May 2000)
13,658
Population Density
(As of May 2010)
13.3 per hectare
Number of Barangays
(As of June 30,2011)
16
Income Class First Class

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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

Indicator
Value

Rank

(out of 13 Municipalities)

Crime Against Person
2006
•  Murder
2
•  Homicide
5
•  Physical Injuries
19
•  Rape
6
•  Subtotal
32
•  Crime Rate
3.5
3
2007
•  Murder
1
•  Homicide
9
•  Physical Injuries
75
•  Rape
10
•  Subtotal
95
•  Crime Rate
2.6
4
Crime Against Property
2006
•  Robbery
12
•  Theft
15
•  Subtotal
27
•  Crime Rate
0.5
7
2007
•  Robbery
31
•  Theft
24
•  Subtotal
55
•  Crime Rate
5.6
1

Source: Benguet Police Provincial Office

 

 

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