Pinukpuk, Province of Kalinga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 3806 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 743.56 km2 (287.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,275 |
| Density (2020) | 46 / km2 (119 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 34' North, 121° 22' East (17.5736, 121.3651) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.6 meters (428.4 feet) |
Pinukpuk is a municipality in the landlocked province of Kalinga.
The municipality has a land area of 743.56 square kilometers or 287.09 square miles which constitutes 22.66% of Kalinga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,275. This represented 14.93% of the total population of Kalinga province, or 1.91% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 46 inhabitants per square kilometer or 119 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pinukpuk has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aciga | 3.12% | 1,071 | 883 | 21.29% | 4.15% |
| Allaguia | 4.81% | 1,648 | 1,640 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| Ammacian | 5.35% | 1,835 | 1,756 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
| Apatan | 6.56% | 2,249 | 2,067 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
| Asibanglan | 2.92% | 1,000 | 970 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Ba-ay | 1.63% | 557 | 534 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Ballayangon | 4.15% | 1,422 | 1,508 | -5.70% | -1.23% |
| Bayao | 5.92% | 2,028 | 2,084 | -2.69% | -0.57% |
| Camalog | 3.02% | 1,035 | 859 | 20.49% | 4.00% |
| Cawagayan | 3.45% | 1,183 | 1,049 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Dugpa | 3.91% | 1,339 | 1,147 | 16.74% | 3.31% |
| Katabbogan | 5.51% | 1,890 | 1,773 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| Limos | 2.89% | 992 | 825 | 20.24% | 3.96% |
| Magaogao | 2.32% | 794 | 907 | -12.46% | -2.76% |
| Malagnat | 6.22% | 2,133 | 1,869 | 14.13% | 2.82% |
| Mapaco | 2.88% | 988 | 877 | 12.66% | 2.54% |
| Pakawit | 3.19% | 1,092 | 1,020 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Pinococ | 2.47% | 848 | 789 | 7.48% | 1.53% |
| Pinukpuk Junction | 9.74% | 3,337 | 2,989 | 11.64% | 2.35% |
| Socbot | 5.59% | 1,917 | 1,736 | 10.43% | 2.11% |
| Taga | 7.41% | 2,541 | 2,488 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Taggay | 3.66% | 1,255 | 1,178 | 6.54% | 1.34% |
| Wagud | 3.27% | 1,121 | 1,078 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Pinukpuk Total | 34,275 | 32,026 | 7.02% | 1.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pinukpuk for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱156,049,808.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 88,634,697.60 | – |
| 2010 | 93,362,759.40 | 5.33% |
| 2011 | 100,770,529.17 | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 97,309,933.98 | -3.43% |
| 2013 | 109,384,006.19 | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 125,021,575.99 | 14.30% |
| 2015 | 142,008,880.28 | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 156,049,808.35 | 9.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pinukpuk in the 2015 Census was 32,014 broken down into 6,279 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,095 | 3,666 | 5.48 | |
| 23,028 | 4,186 | 5.50 | |
| 26,110 | 4,586 | 5.69 | |
| 27,783 | 5,151 | 5.39 | |
| 29,537 | 5,512 | 5.36 | |
| 32,014 | 6,279 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pinukpuk is 5 to 9, with 3,726 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 314 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 596 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,907 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,726 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,679 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,343 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,927 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,660 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,052 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,927 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,646 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,577 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,384 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,175 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 782 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 554 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 447 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 314 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 330 | 1.03% |
| Total | 32,026 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pinukpuk grew from 5,397 in 1918 to 34,275 in 2020, an increase of 28,878 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.44%, or an increase of 2,249 people, from the previous population of 32,026 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 5,397 | – | |
| 4,353 | -1.07% | |
| 4,612 | 0.59% | |
| 7,030 | 3.78% | |
| 10,470 | 3.97% | |
| 11,557 | 2.00% | |
| 17,362 | 8.48% | |
| 20,102 | 1.48% | |
| 23,057 | 2.60% | |
| 26,130 | 2.72% | |
| 27,783 | 0.85% | |
| 29,596 | 2.33% | |
| 32,026 | 1.51% | |
| 34,275 | 1.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pinukpuk for the year 2019 was 20,200, broken down into 10,632 males and 9,568 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pinukpuk is situated at approximately 17° 34' North, 121° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.6 meters or 428.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pinukpuk are Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Balbalan, Kalinga, Tuao, Cagayan, Rizal, Kalinga, Conner, Apayao, Piat, Cagayan, and Rizal, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 332.66 kilometers (206.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balbalan, Kalinga, 19.16 kilometers (11.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Tuao, Cagayan, 20.22 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Rizal, Kalinga, 24.07 kilometers (14.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Conner, Apayao, 25.08 kilometers (15.58 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Piat, Cagayan, 26.91 kilometers (16.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Rizal, Cagayan, 30.18 kilometers (18.76 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 15.54 kilometers (9.65 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 39.26 kilometers (24.39 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 73.20 kilometers (45.48 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 82.64 kilometers (51.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 99.95 kilometers (62.10 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 100.36 kilometers (62.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
Distance from Manila: 332.66 kilometers (206.71 miles) to the South (S7°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.