Kota Baguio

Peta yang menunjukkan letak Baguio

Baguio City adalah kota di provinsi Benguet, Filipina. Kota didirikan oleh Amerika Serikat pada tahun 1900. Pada tahun 2007, Baguio City memiliki jumlah penduduk sebesar 301.926 jiwa.

Pembagian wilayah

Secara politis Baguio City terbagi atas 129 barangay, yaitu:

• Apugan-Loakan
• Asin Road
• Atok Trail
• Bakakeng Central
• Bakakeng North
• Happy Hollow
• Balsigan
• Bayan Park West (Bayan Park)
• Bayan Park East
• Brookspoint
• Brookside
• Cabinet Hill-Teacher’s Camp
• Camp Allen
• Camp 7
• Camp 8
• Campo Filipino
• City Camp Central
• City Camp Proper
• Country Club Village
• Cresencia Village
• Dagsian, Upper
• DPS Area
• Dizon Subdivision
• Quirino Hill, East
• Engineers' Hill
• Fairview Village
• Fort del Pilar
• General Luna, Upper
• General Luna, Lower
• Gibraltar
• Greenwater Village
• Guisad Central
• Guisad Sorong
• Hillside
• Holy Ghost Extension
• Holy Ghost Proper
• Imelda Village
• Irisan
• Kayang Extension
• Kias
• Kagitingan
• Loakan Proper
• Lopez Jaena
• Lourdes Subdivision Extension
• Dagsian, Lower
• Lourdes Subdivision, Lower
• Quirino Hill, Lower
• General Emilio F. Aguinaldo
• Lualhati
• Lucnab
• Magsaysay, Lower
• Magsaysay Private Road
• Aurora Hill Proper
• Bal-Marcoville (Marcoville)
• Quirino Hill, Middle
• Military Cut-off
• Mines View Park
• Modern Site, East
• Modern Site, West
• New Lucban
• Aurora Hill, North Central
• Sanitary Camp, North
• Outlook Drive
• Pacdal
• Pinget
• Pinsao Pilot Project
• Pinsao Proper
• Puliwes
• Pucsusan
• MRR-Queen Of Peace
• Rock Quarry, Lower
• Salud Mitra
• San Antonio Village
• San Luis Village
• San Roque Village
• San Vicente
• Santa Escolastica
• Santo Rosario
• Santo Tomas School Area
• Santo Tomas Proper
• Scout Barrio
• Session Road Area
• Slaughter House Area
• Sanitary Camp South
• Saint Joseph Village
• Teodora Alonzo
• Trancoville
• Rock Quarry, Upper
• Victoria Village
• Quirino Hill, West
• Andres Bonifacio
• Legarda-Burnham-Kisad
• Imelda R. Marcos (La Salle)
• Lourdes Subdivision, Proper
• Quirino-Magsaysay, Upper (Upp
• A. Bonifacio-Caguioa-Rimando
• Ambiong
• Aurora Hill, South Central
• Abanao-Zandueta-Kayong-Chugum
• Bagong Lipunan (Market Area)
• BGH Compound
• Bayan Park Village
• Camdas Subdivision
• Palma-Urbano (Cari?o-Palma)
• Dominican Hill Mirador
• Alfonso Tabora
• Dontogan
• Ferdinand (Happy Homes-Campo)
• Happy Homes (Happy Homes-Lucban)
• Harrison-Claudio Carantes
• Honeymoon (Honeymoon-Holy Ghost)
• Kabayanihan
• Kayang-Hilltop
• Gabriela Silang
• Liwanag-Loakan
• Malcolm Square-Perfecto
• Manuel A. Roxas
• Padre Burgos
• Quezon Hill, Upper
• Rock Quarry, Middle
• Phil-Am
• Quezon Hill Proper
• Middle Quezon Hill Subdivision
• Rizal Monument Area
• SLU-SVP Housing Village
• South Drive
• Magsaysay, Upper
• Market Subdivision, Upper
• Padre Zamora

Tempat-tempat menarik

Beberapa tempat menarik yang ada di kota ini antara lain:

Lion's Head Located in Camp 6 Kennon Road, this popular landmark was constructed in 1972 with the contributions of the Lions Club International members in Baguio. This 40-foot head of a lion was carved in limestone by a local artist. Visitors passing by normally stop for a while to take a break and to take photographs as souvenirs.

Tam-awan Village This artificial village was founded by Chanum Foundation, Inc. in 1998. It was constructed for the purpose of showing visitors how a local village in the highlands used to look. Authentic native huts were brought from Mt. Provinces and are rented out to those who wish to stay overnight and experience the way locals once lived. A gallery was also constructed to house paintings and other artworks created by several local artists. The word "tam-awan" means "a high place to view". With clear weather conditions, the South China Sea and the Lingayen Gulf are visible from this location as well as from portions of Naguilian and Kennon Roads.

Philippine Military Academy Situated in the southern part of the city within Fort Del Pilar, Loakan, this military academy was created to train future officers for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It has beautiful vistas and offers many photo opportunities.

Mansion House As an official (second) residence of the President of the Philippines, entry to the compound is restricted. The public can view the Mansion through its gate, which is patterned after that of London's Buckingham Palace. It is located in the eastern part of the city. The Mansion has also been the site of several international conferences and a working office of the President of the Philippines during his or her visits to the City.

Camp John Hay This former American recreational facility was converted into a world class resort. It features a golf course, skating rink, picnic area, and a mini golf course at the Scout Hill area. Several cottages and hotels were also converted or built to accommodate visitors. Some excellent restaurant experiences complete with fireplaces and panoramic views await visitors.

Teachers Camp A facility currently run by the Department of Education. It features several function halls, a museum, cottages, and a field and track area.

Easter Weaving Room Located within the campus of Easter School, this location allows tourists to witness the process of cloth weaving as has been practiced for ages by the natives of the mountain provinces.

Wright Park It is sometimes mistakenly called "Ride Park" by some tourists that identify this pine tree park reserve for horse rides. A long stairway leads to the "Pool of the Pines", a 100 meter long pool of water lined on both sides by the famous Baguio towering pine.

Mines View Park Named for its view of Benguet's mountain ranges where gold, silver and other ores were once quarried.

Baguio Sunshine Park The park features flowering garden and a covered stage with ethnic design, which is often used, for cultural presentation. The park itself is designed after a shield.

Botanical Garden It is also called the Igorot village, which features native huts typical of the Cordillera architecture. The garden is also a site of cultural presentations and some special tribal meetings.

Burnham Park The oldest of all Baguio parks, it provides facilities for sporting activities such as biking, skating and basketball, as well as picnics and concerts.

Baguio - Mountain Provinces Museum This museum is located within the Baguio Tourism Complex along Gov. Pack Road. It has on display a variety of artifacts and relics showcases the cultural heritage, customs and traditions of the Cordillerans.

SLU (Saint Louis University, Baguio City) Museum Located within the premise of the school, it showcases the different culture heritages of the Cordilleras. Artifacts and relics including an ancient coffin can be seen on display.

Ifugao Woodcarvers Village Located along Asin Road, about 5 kilometers from the city, is an Ifugao wood carving village, which produces and sells hand-carved curio items. Some of the most intricate carving and unusual indoor and outdoor furniture is hand-made here at reasonable prices.

Asin Hot Springs These hot springs are located 16 kilometers northwest of Baguio. Several private resorts took advantage of the natural springs in the area and constructed swimming pools for all visitors, as well as cottages for lodging.

Mt. Sto. Tomas and Mt. Kabuyao The highest peak is 7,500 feet high and commands a majestic view of the city. These mountains can be reached by foot or by vehicle. Hikers should be in good physical condition or have a substantial support system.

Lourdes Grotto This is a religious shrine housing the image of the Lady of Lourdes. About 252 steps lead to this shrine where pilgrims brave the steep climb to offer sacrifices, devotion and prayers.

Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral One of the familiar landmarks in Baguio, the structure with its twin spires and one hundred steps sits on top of a hill in the heart of the city, offering church goers and visitors a chance to get a bird's eye view of the entire commercial hub. A popular wedding venue which can yield spectacular photographs due to the magnificent backdrops.

Bell Church This cluster of temples is located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley. It features oriental architecture, pagodas roof, ornate gateway, dragon ornaments and Buddha-guarded windows. The Bell Temple priest practices a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity.

Baguio Grand Mosque The biggest mosque in the city, located at Campo Filipino. It also houses an Islamic Studies center madrasah. Visits or field trips by non-Muslims may be arranged.

Baguio City Market Located within the central business district, this is where local products and goods from nearby towns and provinces are sold. Some of the market is on a hillside, suggesting good walking shoes are appropriate.

Dominican Heritage Hill Formerly owned by the Dominicans as a retreat house, now in the name of Baguio City where spiritual, environmental and educational activities are conducted. The heritage Hill ruins is the main attraction where one can have a 360 degrees view of the city.

Iglesia Ni Cristo - Magsaysay Locale Considered to be the highest elevated INC chapel in the world above ground.

Pranala luar

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information