Kalingalan Caluang, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 7416 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Area (2013) | 216.37 km2 (83.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,549 |
| Density (2020) | 183 / km2 (473 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 53' North, 121° 16' East (5.8842, 121.2634) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.7 feet) |
Kalingalan Caluang is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 216.37 square kilometers or 83.54 square miles which constitutes 4.76% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,549. This represented 3.95% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 183 inhabitants per square kilometer or 473 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kalingalan Caluang has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kambing | 8.67% | 3,430 | 2,386 | 43.76% | 7.94% |
| Kanlagay | 7.15% | 2,826 | 2,599 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Karungdong | 15.14% | 5,986 | 5,957 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| Masjid Bayle | 8.00% | 3,162 | 2,602 | 21.52% | 4.19% |
| Masjid Punjungan | 10.10% | 3,996 | 2,497 | 60.03% | 10.40% |
| Pang | 14.66% | 5,798 | 3,136 | 84.89% | 13.81% |
| Pangdan Pangdan | 6.58% | 2,601 | 2,501 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Pitogo | 21.12% | 8,354 | 6,665 | 25.34% | 4.87% |
| Tunggol | 8.59% | 3,396 | 3,224 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Kalingalan Caluang Total | 39,549 | 31,567 | 25.29% | 4.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kalingalan Caluang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,869,430.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,049,058.46 | – |
| 2010 | 42,530,652.41 | 6.20% |
| 2011 | 46,107,274.69 | 8.41% |
| 2012 | 44,944,628.81 | -2.52% |
| 2013 | 46,389,711.92 | 3.22% |
| 2014 | 52,579,618.53 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 60,181,711.04 | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 66,869,430.30 | 11.11% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalingalan Caluang in the 2015 Census was 31,567 broken down into 5,548 households or an average of 5.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,824 | 3,054 | 5.18 | |
| 19,320 | 3,515 | 5.50 | |
| 22,688 | 4,162 | 5.45 | |
| 30,046 | 5,655 | 5.31 | |
| 26,848 | 4,852 | 5.53 | |
| 31,567 | 5,548 | 5.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalingalan Caluang is 10 to 14, with 4,914 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 181 | 0.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,110 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,126 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,914 | 15.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,279 | 13.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,337 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,815 | 5.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,069 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,456 | 7.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,409 | 7.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,666 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 935 | 2.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 458 | 1.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 353 | 1.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 206 | 0.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 145 | 0.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 79 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.09% |
| Total | 31,567 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalingalan Caluang grew from 8,639 in 1980 to 39,549 in 2020, an increase of 30,910 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.86%, or an increase of 7,982 people, from the previous population of 31,567 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,639 | – | |
| 15,824 | 6.24% | |
| 19,320 | 3.81% | |
| 22,688 | 3.51% | |
| 30,046 | 3.95% | |
| 26,848 | -4.01% | |
| 31,567 | 3.13% | |
| 39,549 | 4.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kalingalan Caluang for the year 2019 was 15,320, broken down into 7,498 males and 7,822 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kalingalan Caluang is situated at approximately 5° 53' North, 121° 16' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.7 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 Kalingalan Caluang are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Luuk, Sulu, Panglima Estino, Sulu, Old Panamao, Sulu, Pata, Sulu, Omar, Sulu, and Talipao, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 963.47 kilometers (598.67 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Luuk, Sulu, 10.67 kilometers (6.63 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Panglima Estino, Sulu, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Old Panamao, Sulu, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Pata, Sulu, 13.85 kilometers (8.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Omar, Sulu, 19.41 kilometers (12.06 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Talipao, Sulu, 19.43 kilometers (12.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 119.83 kilometers (74.46 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 129.59 kilometers (80.52 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Zamboanga City, 144.23 kilometers (89.62 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 322.03 kilometers (200.10 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Cotabato City, 361.46 kilometers (224.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 365.30 kilometers (226.99 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
Distance from Manila: 963.47 kilometers (598.67 miles) to the North (N2°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.