Benito Soliven
Benito Soliven, officially the Municipality of Benito Soliven, is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of people.
Etymology
The town is named after Benito Tagorda Soliven, Congressman of Ilocos Sur's 1st district from 1935 to 1941.History
Benito Soliven was once known as Melappia of the Municipality of San Mariano. The municipality came to existence with the passage of Republic Act No. 4873 on May 18, 1967.The first elected municipal officials were proclaimed following the November 1967 elections, and the new town's administration began on January 1, 1968. It is now a fourth-class municipality with 29 barangays.
Geography
Benito Soliven is from the provincial capital Ilagan, and from the capital Manila.Barangays
Benito Soliven is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.- Andabuen
- Ara
- Binogtungan
- Capuseran
- Dagupan
- Danipa
- District II
- Gomez
- Guilingan
- La Salette
- Makindol
- Maluno Norte
- Maluno Sur
- Nacalma
- New Magsaysay
- District I
- Punit
- San Carlos
- San Francisco
- Santa Cruz
- Sevillana
- Sinipit
- Lucban
- Villaluz
- Yeban Norte
- Yeban Sur
- Santiago
- Placer
- Balliao
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Benito Soliven was 30,682 people, with a density of.Economy
Government
Local government
As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials at the provincial and municipal levels are voted by the town. The provincial government has political jurisdiction over most local transactions of the municipal government.The municipality of Benito Soliven is governed by a mayor, designated as its local chief executive, and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the municipal councilors are elected directly by the people through an election held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
| Congressman | Ed Christopher S. Go |
| Mayor | Roberto T. Lungan |
| Vice-Mayor | John Paul S. Azur |
| Councilors | Rose Jane S. Azur |
| Councilors | Roxan V. Lungan |
| Councilors | Ernie John B. Abu |
| Councilors | Rommel L. Rinion |
| Councilors | Amado G. Viernes |
| Councilors | Marshal Ancheta |
| Councilors | Jade Carreon |
| Councilors | Ferdinand Dela Cruz |
| SKF President | Isidro Carmelo L. Siquian |
Congress representation
Benito Soliven, belonging to the second legislative district of the province of Isabela, is currently represented by Ed Christopher S. Go.Education
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system. The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region. The Benito Soliven Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.Primary and elementary schools
- Andabuen Elementary School
- Andabuen Elementary School
- Ara Elementary School
- Benito Soliven Central School
- Binogtungan Elementary School
- Calaocan Elementary School
- Capuseran Elementary School
- Dagupan Elementary School
- Danipa Elementary School
- Gomez Elementary School
- Guilingan Elementary School
- Isabela King of Glory Care School
- La Salette ES
- Makindol Elementary School
- Nacalma Elementary School
- Placer-Dagupan Elementary School
- Punit Elementary School
- San Carlos Primary School
- San Francisco Elementary School
- Santiago Elementary School
- Sevillana Elementary School
- Sinipit Elementary School
- Sta. Cruz Elementary School
- Villa Lucban Primary School
- Yeban Sur Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Andabuen National High School
- Balliao Integrated School
- Benito Soliven National High School
- Maluno Integrated School
- Maluno Integrated School
- New Magsaysay Integrated School
- St. Clare College
- Yeban Integrated School