Manito, Province of Albay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 4514 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Albay Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 107.40 km2 (41.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,162 |
| Density (2020) | 244 / km2 (631 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 7' North, 123° 52' East (13.1244, 123.8697) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.6 meters (80.8 feet) |
Manito is a coastal municipality in the province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 107.40 square kilometers or 41.47 square miles which constitutes 4.17% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,162. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Albay province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 244 inhabitants per square kilometer or 631 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Manito has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balabagon | 2.08% | 545 | 507 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Balasbas | 6.68% | 1,748 | 1,581 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Bamban | 4.09% | 1,069 | 1,010 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Buyo | 15.63% | 4,088 | 4,038 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| Cabacongan | 3.69% | 966 | 945 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Cabit | 4.55% | 1,190 | 1,093 | 8.87% | 1.81% |
| Cawayan | 7.14% | 1,867 | 1,805 | 3.43% | 0.71% |
| Cawit | 4.35% | 1,139 | 1,013 | 12.44% | 2.50% |
| Holugan | 4.77% | 1,249 | 1,199 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| It-ba | 14.28% | 3,737 | 3,588 | 4.15% | 0.86% |
| Malobago | 3.13% | 819 | 958 | -14.51% | -3.25% |
| Manumbalay | 4.00% | 1,046 | 998 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Nagotgot | 10.03% | 2,625 | 2,510 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Pawa | 10.89% | 2,848 | 2,297 | 23.99% | 4.63% |
| Tinapian | 4.69% | 1,226 | 1,165 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Manito Total | 26,162 | 24,707 | 5.89% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Manito for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱97,438,789.23.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,629,241.32 | – |
| 2010 | 45,718,886.01 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 48,645,844.65 | 6.40% |
| 2012 | 47,946,982.16 | -1.44% |
| 2013 | 61,977,817.42 | 29.26% |
| 2014 | 71,676,750.71 | 15.65% |
| 2015 | 88,427,939.66 | 23.37% |
| 2016 | 97,438,789.23 | 10.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Manito in the 2015 Census was 24,707 broken down into 5,101 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,009 | 2,828 | 5.66 | |
| 18,443 | 3,460 | 5.33 | |
| 20,420 | 3,776 | 5.41 | |
| 21,635 | 4,294 | 5.04 | |
| 22,816 | 4,710 | 4.84 | |
| 24,707 | 5,101 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Manito is 5 to 9, with 3,033 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 225 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 522 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,451 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,033 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,969 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,760 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,226 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,685 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,459 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,436 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,264 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,120 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,022 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 804 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 655 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 481 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 355 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 225 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 240 | 0.97% |
| Total | 24,707 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Manito grew from 3,798 in 1903 to 26,162 in 2020, an increase of 22,364 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 1,455 people, from the previous population of 24,707 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,798 | – | |
| 5,205 | 2.01% | |
| 7,080 | 1.55% | |
| 7,909 | 1.14% | |
| 9,746 | 1.85% | |
| 12,062 | 2.11% | |
| 13,647 | 2.51% | |
| 15,416 | 2.47% | |
| 16,011 | 0.38% | |
| 18,451 | 2.69% | |
| 20,420 | 2.20% | |
| 21,652 | 0.81% | |
| 22,819 | 1.93% | |
| 24,707 | 1.52% | |
| 26,162 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Manito for the year 2019 was 16,429, broken down into 8,113 males and 8,316 females.
Location
The municipal center of Manito is situated at approximately 13° 7' North, 123° 52' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.6 meters or 80.8 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 Manito are Legazpi, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Santo Domingo, Albay, Daraga, Albay, Castilla, Sorsogon, Bacacay, Albay, Camalig, Albay, and Malilipot, Albay. Its distance from the national capital is 351.98 kilometers (218.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santo Domingo, Albay, 15.99 kilometers (9.93 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Daraga, Albay, 17.18 kilometers (10.67 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Castilla, Sorsogon, 19.16 kilometers (11.91 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Bacacay, Albay, 20.46 kilometers (12.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Camalig, Albay, 24.10 kilometers (14.97 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Malilipot, Albay, 25.75 kilometers (16.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Nearest cities
- Legazpi, Albay, 14.77 kilometers (9.18 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 22.48 kilometers (13.97 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 30.08 kilometers (18.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 38.28 kilometers (23.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 59.46 kilometers (36.95 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 87.85 kilometers (54.59 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Distance from Manila: 351.98 kilometers (218.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°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.