Kohaten

Kohaten, also known as Kohaeten, is a rural municipality in the Apayao Province of Philippines. It is located in the Cordillera Administrative Region and has a total area of approximately 275.10 square kilometers. As of the 2020 census, the municipality had a population of 5,786 people.

Kohaten is situated about 20 kilometers from the provincial capital of Kabugao, with its town center located at around 460 meters above sea level. The municipality is nestled within a rugged terrain and surrounded by various mountain ranges. The climate in Kohaten is generally classified as humid and tropical, with mean annual temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.

The economy of Kohaten is primarily driven by the agriculture sector, with its top crops including rice, maize, and vegetables. livestock production is also a significant component of the local economy, with cattle, pigs, and chickens being the most common livestock raised in the area. Infrastructural development is underway in the municipality, with efforts being made to improve roads and communication facilities.

The municipality has limited access to modern amenities and services but has several primary and secondary schools that offer standard education programs. Healthcare services in Kohaten are basic, provided through a rural health unit manned by a team of healthcare workers. Nearby locations of Luzon and other major highways and transportation systems allow access to the outside world by bus, and other vehicles of common transport, which support socio-economic requirements for its population. Overall, Kohaten's historical and geographical setting have only recently led to increased human development but is growing increasingly connected by improved resources.