Benito Soliven | ||
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Municipality | ||
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Map of Isabela showing the location of Benito Soliven |
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Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.950°ECoordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.950°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) | |
Province | Isabela | |
District | 2nd District of Isabela | |
Founded | 1967 | |
Barangays | 29 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Robert Lungan | |
• Vice Mayor | JP Azur | |
• Electorate | 15,789 voters (2016 election) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 184.40 km2 (71.20 sq mi) | |
Population (2015 census) | ||
• Total | 29,624 | |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
ZIP code | 3331 | |
023104000 | ||
Dialing code | +63 (0)78 | |
Income class | 4th municipal income class | |
Poverty incidence | 23.61 (2012) | |
Website | www |
Benito Soliven is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 29,624 people.
The town is named after the Benito Soliven, Congressman of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, during the Commonwealth government.
Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.