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Atok is a fourth class municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,242 people.[2]
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Contents
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1 History 1.1 Spanish period 1.2 American period 1.3 World War II 1.4 Post-war Era 2 Geography
Structures on top of a mountain in Atok Official seal of Atok
2.1 Climate
Seal
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2.2 Barangays
Location in the province of Benguet
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3 Demographics 4 Education 4.1 Public schools 5 References
Country Region
6 External links
District
[[{{safesubst:#property:P17}}]] Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) [[{{safesubst:#property:P131}}| {{safesubst:#property:P131}}]] Lone district of Benguet
Established
1900
Barangays
8
Government • Mayor
Peter Buletin Alos
Province
History Spanish period The area of Atok was previously referred to by the natives and Spanish colonizers as Chontog, an Ibaloi word for "mountainous". Spanish military officials and missionaries arrived at Chontog in 1892, establishing precedencias (tax collection stations) in the area and its surrounding settlements.[3]
Area[1] 214.99 km2 (83.01 sq mi)
• Total
The Ibaloi phrase Nay patok shi Chontog, which means "on the mountain top", was later shortened to Atok.[4]
Population (2010)[2]
American period During the American rule, Atok was established as one of the 19 townships of the province of Benguet, upon the issuance of Act No. 48 by the Philippine Commission on November 22, 1900.[5] [6] On August 13, 1908, Benguet was established as a sub-province of the newly created Mountain Province with the enactment of Act No. 1876. As a result, six townships of Benguet were abolished, but Atok remained a constituent town of Benguet sub-province.[6]
• Total • Density
19,242 90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone
PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code IDD: area code
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Income class
4th class
World War II During the Second World War, Atok was the scene of fierce pitch battles between the military forces of the 1st, 2nd, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 1st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary, the USAFIP-NL 66th Infantry Regiments, the Igorot and Cordilleran guerrilla fighters and the Japanese Imperial Army forces. The steep terrain along the Halsema road suited Filipino troops, the Philippine Commonwealth military, and guerrillas to mount ambushes against the Japanese forces. One of these battles took place in what is now “Guerrilla Saddle” located at km. 26, Caliking, Atok.[7]
Post-war Era On June 25, 1963, then-President Diosdado Macapagal issued Executive Order No. 42 converting eight (8) of the thirteen (13) towns (designated as municipal districts) of Benguet into regular municipalities. Atok was among them.[8] On June 18, 1966, the sub-province of Benguet was separated from the old Mountain Province and was converted into a regular province. Atok remained to be a component municipality of the newly established province.[6] [9]
Geography Atok has a land area of 21,499 hectares (53,130 acres).[1] The land is characterized as mountainous with many steep cliffs. The highest point in the Philippine Highway System is located at Barangay Paoay along Halsema Highway, at 2,255 metres (7,400 ft) above sea level.[7][10] Atok is located in the heart of the province of Benguet. It is bounded by Kibungan on the north, Kabayan on the north-east, Bokod on the southeast, Tublay on the south-west, and Kapangan on the west.
Sunset in Atok
Atok is about 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Baguio City.
Climate During the cold months of the year, the municipality experiences very low temperatures reaching 9 degrees Celsius. This causes frost to settle on the ground, causing millions of damage to crops, but drawing tourists to the town.[11][12]
Climate data for Atok, Benguet, Philippines (2000-2012) Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Average high °C (°F)
24 (75)
24 (75)
25 (77)
26 (79)
25 (77)
25 (77)
24 (75)
23 (73)
24 (75)
24 (75)
24 (75)
24 (75)
24.3 (75.7)
Average low °C (°F)
13 (55)
13 (55)
15 (59)
16 (61)
16 (61)
17 (63)
16 (61)
16 (61)
16 (61)
16 (61)
15 (59)
14 (57)
15.3 (59.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
22.8 26.3 54.8 66.1 313.1 340.2 640.7 748.1 601.3 306.4 131.2 42.1 3,293.1 (0.898) (1.035) (2.157) (2.602) (12.327) (13.394) (25.224) (29.453) (23.673) (12.063) (5.165) (1.657) (129.648) Source: World Weather Online[13]
Barangays Atok comprises 8 barangays.[14] Barangay Population (2010)[14] Abiang
1,766
Caliking
3,155
Cattubo
2,674
Naguey
1,723
Paoay
4,181
Pasdong
1,078
Poblacion
2,045
Topdac
2,620
Atok Total
19,242
Demographics Population census of Atok Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1990 1995 2000 2007 2010
13,853 14,862 16,657 19,253 19,242
— +1.33% +2.47% +2.02% −0.02%
Source: National Statistics Office[2][15]
Education Public schools As of 2014, Atok has 22 public elementary schools and 2 public secondary schools.[16][17][18] Elementary (2013-2014)[18] School
Secondary (2013-2014)[17] Barangay
School
Barangay
Adoyunan Elementary School
Abiang
Atok National High School
Beckes Pol-oc Primary School
Paoay
Atok National High School - Caliking Annex Ansagan
Bilis Primary School
Caliking
Boneng Elementary School
Naguey
Bonglo Elementary School
Paoay
Bosleng Elementary School
Paoay
Busoc Primary School
Poblacion
Cagui-ing Elementary School
Caliking
Calasipan Elementary School
Cattubo
Caliking Community School
Caliking
Camp 30 Elementary School
Caliking
Celo Haights Elementary School
Paoay
Dalmacio Miguel Primary School
Abiang
Englandad Primary School
Paoay
Poblacion
Filomena P. Cating Elementary School Poblacion Ja'pa Primary School
Topdac
Mauro Laruan Elementary School
Poblacion
Naguey Elementary School
Naguey
Oyusan Primary School
Cattubo
Pasdong Elementary School
Pasdong
Rufino Alawas Elementary School
Cattubo
Topdac Elementary School
Topdac
References 1. "Province: Benguet" (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?regName=CAR++Cordillera+Administrative+Region®Code=14&provCode=141100000&provName=BENGUET). PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 13 August 2013. 2. "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (http://www.census.gov.ph/sites/default/files/attachments/hsd/pressrelease/Cordillera%20Administrative%20Region.pdf) (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 13 August 2013. 3. "Municipality of Atok" (http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252&Itemid=255). Province of Benguet (official website). Retrieved 25 October 2014. 4. "Municipality of Atok, Benguet" (http://www.dilgcar.com/index.php/lgu/car-profile/benguet/atok). Department of Interior and Local Government - Cordillera Administrative Region. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
5. "Facts & Figures: Benguet Province" (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/rucar/fnf_benguet.htm). Philippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board - Cordillera Administrative Region. Retrieved 9 October 2014. 6. "History: Benguet Province" (http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php?Itemid=268). Province of Benguet (official website). Retrieved 9 October 2014. 7. "Natural Attractions found in Atok" (http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=261&Itemid=275). Province of Benguet. Retrieved 13 August 2013. 8. "Executive Order No. 42, s. 1963: Declaring Certain Municipal Districts in the Philippines as Municipalities" (http://www.gov.ph/1963/06/25/executive-order-no-42-s-1963/). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 25 October 2014. 9. "Republic Act No. 4695: An Act Creating the Provinces of Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao" (http://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno4695.html). Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 18 September 2014. 10. Lancion, Jr., Conrado M.; de Guzman, Rey (cartography) (1995). "The Provinces". Fast Facts about Philippine Provinces (https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Fast_facts_about_Philippine_provinces.html?id=r0EOAQAAMAAJ) (The 2000 Millenium ed.). Makati, Metro Manila: Tahanan Books. pp. 38–39. ISBN 971-630-037-9. Retrieved 16 January 2015. 11. Diola, Camille (2 January 2014). "Icy 9-degree temperature frosts crops in Benguet town" (http://www.philstar.com/news-feature/2014/01/02/1274364/icy-9-degree-temperature-frosts-cropsbenguet-town). The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 September 2014. 12. Cabreza, Vincent; Quitasol, Kimberlie (6 January 2014). "Benguet frost welcomed by visitors, hated by tillers" (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/558279/tourists-glad-at-benguet-frost-vegetablefarmers-see-losses). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 September 2014. 13. "Atok Monthly Climate Average, Philippines" (http://www.worldweatheronline.com/atok-weather-averages/benguet/ph.aspx). World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 January 2016. 14. "2010 Census of Population and Housing: Population Counts - Cordillera Administrative Region" (http://census.gov.ph/sites/default/files/attachments/hsd/pressrelease/Cordillera%20Administrative%20Region.pdf) (PDF). National Statistics Office (Philippines), April 4, 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2014. 15. "Province of Benguet" (http://122.54.214.222/population/MunPop.asp?prov=BEN&province=Benguet). Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 12 August 2013. 16. "Masterlist of Public Elementary Schools for the School year 2012- 2013" (http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/datasets/2013/Masterlist%20of%20Elementary%20Schools.xlsx) (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), July 15, 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2014. 17. "Masterlist of Secondary Schools (School Year 2013- 2014)" (http://www.deped.gov.ph/index.php/resources/facts-figures/document/masterlist-of-secondary-schools?format=raw) (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), July 4, 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2014. 18. "Masterlist of Public Schools SY 2013-2014" (http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/datasets/2014/SY%202013-2014%20Masterlist%20of%20Schools.xlsx) (XLSX). Department of Education (Philippines), 22 October 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
External links Philippine Standard Geographic Code (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp) Philippine Census Information (http://www.census.gov.ph/) Retrieved from "https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Atok,_Benguet&oldid=719213528" Categories: Pages with broken file links Municipalities of Benguet This page was last modified on 8 May 2016, at 07:05. Content is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License unless otherwise noted. This article's content derived from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia (See original source).
