Bayombong

Bayombong
Municipality of Bayombong
Downtown area
Downtown area
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Official seal of Bayombong
Map of Nueva Vizcaya with Bayombong highlighted
Map of Nueva Vizcaya with Bayombong highlighted
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Bayombong is located in Philippines
Bayombong
Bayombong
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 16°29′N 121°09′E / 16.48°N 121.15°E / 16.48; 121.15
CountryPhilippines
RegionCagayan Valley
ProvinceNueva Vizcaya
District Lone district
Founded12 June 1739
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
[2]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAntonio Sergio G. Bagasao
 • Vice MayorRamon T. Cabauatan
 • RepresentativeLuisa L. Cuaresma (Lakas-CMD)
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate38,252 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
163.36 km2 (63.07 sq mi)
Elevation
342 m (1,122 ft)
Highest elevation
770 m (2,530 ft)
Lowest elevation
254 m (833 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
 • Total
67,714
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
 • Households
18,012
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.21
% (2021)[5]
 • Revenue₱ 231.7 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 383.9 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 207.4 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 108.9 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (NUVELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
3700
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)78
Native languagesGaddang
Ilocano
Tagalog
Websitenuevavizcaya.gov.ph/bayombong/

Bayombong, officially the Municipality of Bayombong (Gaddang: Ili na Bayombong; Ilocano: Ili ti Bayombong; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bayombong), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 67,714 people.[4]

Bayombong is the most populous town and seat of the Provincial Capitol of Nueva Vizcaya. The name Bayombong emanated from the Gaddang word “Bayongyong” which means the confluence of two or more rivers. It has been reported that a certain tribe arrived and tried to invade the place, which caused the outbreak of the first tribal war in the area. The site was renamed “Bayumbung” as a sign of the Gaddangs' first victory in fighting for their private domains.

  1. ^ "2019 Election Results:Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya". GMA News. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Municipality of Bayombong | (DILG)
  3. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.