About Baguio City : The Wealth of Wonders and Pride of Place

Home of the colorful , the "City of Pines ," is located in the mighty Cordillleras, the rugged backbone of Northern Luzon. An awe-inspiring, cloud-wreathed mountain chain, inhabited by colorful mountain tribes who retain the essence of a fascinating and vibrant culture. The name Baguio conjures, for both the international and domestic traveler, a highland retreat in the Grand Cordillera in Northern Luzon, with pine trees, crisp cold breezes and low verdant knolls and hillocks. Through the numerous decades Baguio has morphed from what was once a grassy marshland.

into one of the cleanest and greenest, most highly urbanized cities in the country. It has made its mark as a premiere tourist destination in the Northern part of the Philippines with its cool climate, foggy hills, panoramic views and lovely flowers. Being the ideal convergence zone of neighboring highland places, Baguio is the melting pot of different peoples and cultures and has boosted its ability to provide a center for education for its neighbors. Its rich culture and countless resources have lured numerous investments and business opportunities to the city.

The Philippine's summer capital is the thriving hub of the Cordilleras and a cool, clean mountain city. Temperatures rarely exceed 27 C even at the height of summer, while minimum temperature of less than 10C are quite rare. The city was meticulously planned in the early 20th century by American Architect, Daniel Burnham, who allowed space for superb parks garden, such as the Botanical Gardens and Wright, Burnham park and Mines View Park.

Geographical And Resource Endowment


       Land Area : 57.49 square Kms.

       Barangays : 129

       Location : Province of Benguet; Approximately 250 km. North of Manila,
          About 5,000 Above Sea Level

       Terrain : Sloping Mountainous Terrain

       Seasons : WET & DRY Average Temperature 19.7 C All year round

       Natural Resources: Mineral Deposits & Pine Stands

       Population : 252, 386(As of 2000) It could go as high as 600,000 during peak
          tourist seasons

       Language / Dialects : Filipino, American, English, Ilocano, Kan-Kanaey,Ibaloi,
          Pangasinan

       Financial Institutions: 27 Commercial Banks, 4 Rural Banks,1 Post Bank,
          Insurance companies and Investment Houses

       Transportation : Air & Land Transport Services Baguio Airport is within city limits

       Communication : 4 Television Stations, 11 FM & 4 AM Radio Stations, Telegraph
          and Messengerial services, Internet Cafes, Local Newspaper

       Trade / Investments : Products Silverware Jewelries,Cutflower & Ornamental plants,
          Vegetables fruits, Woodcarvings, Handwoven & Knitted products