Geo-Physical Characteristics

I. Geographical Location

16 deg. 33 min. to 16 deg. 41 min. North Latitude

120 deg. 29 min. to 120 deg. 40 min. East Longitude

Located at the western portion of Benguet Province

II. Accessibility

By Land Transportation, via (major roads):

Acop-Kapangan-Kibungan National Road

Halsema-Bakun-Kibungan-Kapangan Road

35 kms. from Baguio City – 1 hour, 35 minutes via vehicle (refer to transportation sector)

III. Land Area

17,327.25 hectares

Barangay	Land Area (Has.)	Percentage to Total Mun. Area
1. Balakbak	725	4.18
2. Beleng-Belis	1,326	7.65
3. Boklaoan	825	4.76
4. Cayapes	287	1.66
Barangay	Land Area (Has.)	Percentage to Total Mun. area
5. Cuba	989.75	5.71
6. Datakan	600	3.46
7. Gadang	2,925	16.88
8. Gaswiling	2,825	16.30
9. Labueg	500	2.89
10. Central	725	4.18
11. Paykek	325	1.88
12.Pongayan	625	3.61
13. Pudong	1,850	10.68
14. Sagubo	2,325	13.42
15. Taba-ao	475	2.74
T O T A L	17,327.25	100%

IV. Topography

Highest elevation @ 1,700 meters above sea level
Highest elevation @ 200 meters above sea level
Slope: from hilly to mountainous and to very steep

V. Climate

Temperate

VI. Soil Type

1.Atok Sandy Loam
2.Puguis Gravel Loam
3.Annan Clay Loam
4.Mountain Soil

VII. Land Use

Built-up Areas (Residential/Institutional/Commercial) – 10 %
Agricultural Areas (Includes pasture land and uncultivated lands) – 80 %
Others (Waterways, rivers, road networks, etc.) – 10%