// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Baguio?
Baguio scores 23% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #279 of 385 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
23%
Rank
#279 / 385
Criteria present
11 / 86
Evidence coverage
37.2%
Baguio's smart city score by area
4 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
0 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 11 not assessed
2 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 8 not assessed
0 present · 7 partial · 0 absent · 4 not assessed
0 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 10 not assessed
2 present · 3 partial · 2 absent · 1 not assessed
3 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 7 not assessed
Where Baguio is strong
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Water & Sanitation
Where the gaps are
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation
Evidence highlights
Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets
The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), which serves Baguio, aims for a sustainable power supply through renewable energy and operates a mini-hydro power plant.
https://beneco.com.ph/customer-web-portal/Green Space & Biodiversity · Green space provision
Baguio is described as a city where one can be surrounded by green spaces, including large man-made parks, forests, and hiking trails, indicating accessible green areas.
https://thepartyingtraveler.com/complete-travel-guide-baguio-philippines/Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Culture / recreation provision
The official tourism portal for Baguio provides information on various attractions, nature and recreation parks, and events, highlighting the city's vibrant arts and culture as a UNESCO Creative City. Additionally, a local website lists specific cultural an…
https://visita.baguio.gov.ph/Culture, Tourism & Recreation · Smart tourism services
Baguio provides smart tourism services through its official "Baguio VISITA" tourism portal, which allows visitors to discover verified accommodations, attractions, and curated experiences, and stay updated on events. Additionally, the BAGUIO.ph website offe…
https://visita.baguio.gov.ph/About this assessment
Baguio was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-07-11 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.