Unisan, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 4305 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tayabas Bay [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 124.15 km2 (47.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,448 |
| Density (2020) | 205 / km2 (531 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 50' North, 121° 59' East (13.8393, 121.9763) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.2 feet) |
Unisan is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 124.15 square kilometers or 47.93 square miles which constitutes 1.42% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,448. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.16% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 205 inhabitants per square kilometer or 531 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Unisan has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almacen | 3.35% | 853 | 997 | -14.44% | -3.23% |
| Balagtas | 2.76% | 703 | 807 | -12.89% | -2.86% |
| Balanacan | 2.26% | 574 | 480 | 19.58% | 3.84% |
| Bonifacio | 1.75% | 446 | 476 | -6.30% | -1.36% |
| Bulo Ibaba | 2.68% | 683 | 736 | -7.20% | -1.56% |
| Bulo Ilaya | 2.76% | 703 | 925 | -24.00% | -5.61% |
| Burgos | 0.86% | 218 | 182 | 19.78% | 3.87% |
| Cabulihan Ibaba | 1.81% | 460 | 387 | 18.86% | 3.70% |
| Cabulihan Ilaya | 2.83% | 719 | 601 | 19.63% | 3.85% |
| Caigdal | 2.68% | 682 | 685 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| F. de Jesus | 10.08% | 2,566 | 2,439 | 5.21% | 1.07% |
| General Luna | 0.96% | 244 | 219 | 11.42% | 2.30% |
| Kalilayan Ibaba | 10.72% | 2,727 | 2,675 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Kalilayan Ilaya | 3.95% | 1,005 | 1,246 | -19.34% | -4.42% |
| Mabini | 1.95% | 497 | 536 | -7.28% | -1.58% |
| Mairok Ibaba | 1.22% | 311 | 253 | 22.92% | 4.44% |
| Mairok Ilaya | 0.76% | 193 | 146 | 32.19% | 6.05% |
| Malvar | 2.70% | 688 | 991 | -30.58% | -7.39% |
| Maputat | 2.73% | 695 | 681 | 2.06% | 0.43% |
| Muliguin | 5.43% | 1,383 | 1,355 | 2.07% | 0.43% |
| Pagaguasan | 2.13% | 543 | 407 | 33.42% | 6.26% |
| Panaon Ibaba | 3.20% | 814 | 866 | -6.00% | -1.29% |
| Panaon Ilaya | 3.84% | 977 | 1,443 | -32.29% | -7.88% |
| Plaridel | 1.28% | 327 | 339 | -3.54% | -0.76% |
| Poctol | 5.91% | 1,503 | 1,640 | -8.35% | -1.82% |
| Punta | 2.24% | 569 | 615 | -7.48% | -1.62% |
| R. Lapu-lapu | 1.37% | 349 | 477 | -26.83% | -6.36% |
| R. Magsaysay | 2.96% | 753 | 826 | -8.84% | -1.93% |
| Raja Soliman | 2.12% | 540 | 617 | -12.48% | -2.77% |
| Rizal Ibaba | 1.14% | 289 | 279 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Rizal Ilaya | 1.26% | 321 | 320 | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| San Roque | 0.84% | 214 | 317 | -32.49% | -7.94% |
| Socorro | 1.49% | 379 | 439 | -13.67% | -3.05% |
| Tagumpay | 1.18% | 300 | 303 | -0.99% | -0.21% |
| Tubas | 2.16% | 549 | 625 | -12.16% | -2.69% |
| Tubigan | 2.64% | 671 | 554 | 21.12% | 4.12% |
| Unisan Total | 25,448 | 26,884 | -5.34% | -1.15% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Unisan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,013,542.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,028,393.69 | – |
| 2010 | 46,366,807.33 | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 50,193,206.16 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 48,742,492.07 | -2.89% |
| 2013 | 55,127,304.99 | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 63,373,188.27 | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 71,765,959.44 | 13.24% |
| 2016 | 79,013,542.94 | 10.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Unisan in the 2015 Census was 26,856 broken down into 6,290 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,761 | 4,049 | 4.88 | |
| 21,483 | 4,478 | 4.80 | |
| 21,242 | 4,454 | 4.77 | |
| 23,870 | 5,351 | 4.46 | |
| 25,155 | 5,887 | 4.27 | |
| 26,856 | 6,290 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Unisan is 5 to 9, with 2,847 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 253 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 535 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,192 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,847 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,656 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,649 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,372 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,052 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,785 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,701 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,600 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,521 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,303 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,178 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 890 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 643 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 387 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 320 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 253 | 0.94% |
| Total | 26,884 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Unisan grew from 2,692 in 1903 to 25,448 in 2020, an increase of 22,756 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 1,436 people, from the previous population of 26,884 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,692 | – | |
| 5,431 | 4.53% | |
| 11,464 | 3.81% | |
| 9,290 | -2.13% | |
| 12,285 | 2.49% | |
| 15,550 | 2.33% | |
| 17,318 | 2.18% | |
| 18,230 | 1.03% | |
| 19,851 | 0.86% | |
| 21,509 | 1.51% | |
| 21,252 | -0.26% | |
| 23,911 | 1.64% | |
| 25,186 | 1.91% | |
| 26,884 | 1.25% | |
| 25,448 | -1.15% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Unisan for the year 2019 was 17,446, broken down into 8,640 males and 8,806 females.
Location
The municipal center of Unisan is situated at approximately 13° 50' North, 121° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.2 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 Unisan are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Agdangan, Quezon, Pitogo, Quezon, Plaridel, Quezon, Gumaca, Quezon, Atimonan, Quezon, and Padre Burgos, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 136.04 kilometers (84.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Agdangan, Quezon, 7.97 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Pitogo, Quezon, 13.54 kilometers (8.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Plaridel, Quezon, 13.82 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Gumaca, Quezon, 16.12 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Atimonan, Quezon, 18.94 kilometers (11.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Padre Burgos, Quezon, 19.41 kilometers (12.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 40.82 kilometers (25.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 46.52 kilometers (28.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 74.90 kilometers (46.54 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 88.57 kilometers (55.03 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 93.42 kilometers (58.05 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 94.77 kilometers (58.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Distance from Manila: 136.04 kilometers (84.53 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.