| Benito Soliven Muncipality of Benito Soliven |
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| Map of Isabela showing the location of Benito Soliven. | |
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| Coordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.95°ECoordinates: 16°59′N 121°57′E / 16.983°N 121.95°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| District | 2nd District, Isabela |
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| Barangays | 29 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benjamin Sanglay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 184.40 km2 (71.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 25,151 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 3331 |
| Income class | 4th class; rural |
| Population Census of Benito Soliven | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 1995 | 20,685 |
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| 2000 | 22,192 | 1.52% | |
| 2007 | 25,151 | 1.74% | |
Benito Soliven is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it had a population of 25,151 people in 4,418 households.
The town is named after the Hon. Benito Soliven, Congressman of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur during the Commonwealth government.
Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.
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