Bayombong is a municipality and the capital of Nueva Vizcaya province, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. Formally founded on April 12, 1739, it had a 2024 census population of 72,890 across 163.36 square kilometers, making it the province most populous town, and it serves as the provincial seat. Its name derives from the Gaddang word Bayongyong, meaning the confluence of two or more rivers.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Wikipedia: Bayombong
Lead paragraph, 2024 census population sentence
According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,890 people
Lead paragraph, census year in the population sentence
According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,890 people
Infobox, Area, Total
163.36 km2 (63.07 sq mi)
Infobox, Elevation
342 m (1,122 ft)
Infobox, Coordinates (latitude)
16.48°N 121.15°E
Infobox, Coordinates (longitude)
16.48°N 121.15°E
Article text, founding sentence
Bayombong was formally founded on April 12, 1739, during the first Catholic mass celebrated in the region
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