Pualas, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 9313 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 242.34 km2 (93.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,526 |
| Density (2020) | 60 / km2 (155 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 49' North, 124° 5' East (7.8199, 124.0796) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 804.9 meters (2,640.0 feet) |
Pualas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 242.34 square kilometers or 93.57 square miles which constitutes 1.61% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,526. This represented 1.22% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.33% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 60 inhabitants per square kilometer or 155 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pualas 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badak | 2.39% | 347 | 299 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| Bantayan | 4.67% | 679 | 595 | 14.12% | 2.82% |
| Basagad | 3.68% | 535 | 529 | 1.13% | 0.24% |
| Bolinsong | 4.58% | 665 | 581 | 14.46% | 2.88% |
| Boring | 3.46% | 502 | 440 | 14.09% | 2.81% |
| Bualan | 3.26% | 473 | 413 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
| Danugan | 6.26% | 910 | 802 | 13.47% | 2.69% |
| Dapao | 7.82% | 1,136 | 1,005 | 13.03% | 2.61% |
| Diamla | 4.30% | 624 | 550 | 13.45% | 2.69% |
| Gadongan | 4.67% | 679 | 599 | 13.36% | 2.67% |
| Ingud | 6.99% | 1,016 | 918 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
| Linuk | 4.44% | 645 | 605 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
| Lumbac | 3.26% | 474 | 415 | 14.22% | 2.84% |
| Maligo | 3.61% | 525 | 458 | 14.63% | 2.92% |
| Masao | 2.85% | 414 | 360 | 15.00% | 2.99% |
| Notong | 4.02% | 584 | 506 | 15.42% | 3.06% |
| Porug | 4.19% | 609 | 524 | 16.22% | 3.21% |
| Romagondong | 3.08% | 448 | 385 | 16.36% | 3.24% |
| Tambo | 6.52% | 947 | 834 | 13.55% | 2.71% |
| Tamlang | 3.24% | 470 | 408 | 15.20% | 3.02% |
| Tomarompong | 2.91% | 422 | 366 | 15.30% | 3.04% |
| Tuka | 3.91% | 568 | 492 | 15.45% | 3.07% |
| Yaran | 5.88% | 854 | 782 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Pualas Total | 14,526 | 12,866 | 12.90% | 2.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pualas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,188,365.01.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,193,081.08 | – |
| 2010 | 46,415,627.08 | 5.03% |
| 2011 | 50,262,692.34 | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 48,656,253.00 | -3.20% |
| 2013 | 45,593,830.85 | -6.29% |
| 2014 | 54,054,142.00 | 18.56% |
| 2015 | 61,829,955.99 | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 68,188,365.01 | 10.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pualas in the 2015 Census was 12,866 broken down into 2,221 households or an average of 5.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,177 | 1,295 | 5.54 | |
| 8,259 | 1,109 | 7.45 | |
| 7,887 | 1,436 | 5.49 | |
| 17,932 | 3,079 | 5.82 | |
| 11,163 | 2,034 | 5.49 | |
| 12,866 | 2,221 | 5.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pualas is 5 to 9, with 1,928 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 383 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,732 | 13.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,928 | 14.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,715 | 13.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,293 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,081 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 905 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 816 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 760 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 717 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 589 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 356 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 207 | 1.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 133 | 1.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 112 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.28% |
| Total | 12,866 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pualas grew from 3,307 in 1918 to 14,526 in 2020, an increase of 11,219 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.59%, or an increase of 1,660 people, from the previous population of 12,866 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,307 | – | |
| 4,708 | 1.78% | |
| 6,704 | 3.69% | |
| 8,242 | 1.83% | |
| 7,705 | -0.66% | |
| 11,776 | 8.88% | |
| 6,284 | -11.80% | |
| 7,177 | 1.34% | |
| 8,259 | 2.67% | |
| 7,887 | -0.98% | |
| 17,962 | 12.02% | |
| 11,163 | -15.90% | |
| 12,866 | 2.74% | |
| 14,526 | 2.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pualas for the year 2019 was 6,917, broken down into 3,163 males and 3,754 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pualas is situated at approximately 7° 49' North, 124° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 804.9 meters or 2,640.0 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 Pualas are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Cotabato City, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Ganassi, Lanao del Sur, Madalum, Lanao del Sur, Madamba, Lanao del Sur, Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur, and Binidayan, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 821.82 kilometers (510.65 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ganassi, Lanao del Sur, 2.70 kilometers (1.68 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Madalum, Lanao del Sur, 5.34 kilometers (3.32 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Madamba, Lanao del Sur, 5.36 kilometers (3.33 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, 5.85 kilometers (3.64 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur, 8.07 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Binidayan, Lanao del Sur, 10.06 kilometers (6.25 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 30.24 kilometers (18.79 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 44.46 kilometers (27.62 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 44.99 kilometers (27.96 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Iligan, 48.46 kilometers (30.11 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Cotabato City, 68.77 kilometers (42.73 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 70.93 kilometers (44.07 miles) to the West (N90°W)
Distance from Manila: 821.82 kilometers (510.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.