Jabonga, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 8607 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 293.00 km2 (113.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,855 |
| Density (2020) | 85 / km2 (220 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 21' North, 125° 31' East (9.3425, 125.5163) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.9 meters (160.5 feet) |
Jabonga is a coastal municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 293.00 square kilometers or 113.13 square miles which constitutes 11.22% of Agusan del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,855. This represented 6.41% of the total population of Agusan del Norte province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 85 inhabitants per square kilometer or 220 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jabonga 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Beltran | 4.33% | 1,077 | 1,083 | -0.55% | -0.12% |
| Baleguian | 9.26% | 2,301 | 2,232 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Bangonay | 13.52% | 3,361 | 3,122 | 7.66% | 1.56% |
| Bunga | 3.39% | 842 | 638 | 31.97% | 6.01% |
| Colorado | 7.48% | 1,858 | 1,683 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Cuyago | 7.84% | 1,949 | 1,883 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Libas | 5.78% | 1,437 | 1,384 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Magdagooc | 6.38% | 1,585 | 1,482 | 6.95% | 1.42% |
| Magsaysay | 4.49% | 1,117 | 1,031 | 8.34% | 1.70% |
| Maraiging | 2.12% | 526 | 518 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| Poblacion | 16.11% | 4,004 | 3,822 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
| San Jose | 3.71% | 921 | 784 | 17.47% | 3.45% |
| San Pablo | 5.23% | 1,299 | 1,136 | 14.35% | 2.86% |
| San Vicente | 6.48% | 1,611 | 1,534 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Santo Niño | 3.89% | 967 | 852 | 13.50% | 2.70% |
| Jabonga Total | 24,855 | 23,184 | 7.21% | 1.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jabonga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,364,536.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,888,290.48 | – |
| 2010 | 57,552,774.69 | 6.80% |
| 2011 | 61,778,141.96 | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 59,597,525.97 | -3.53% |
| 2013 | 68,129,648.82 | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 74,955,424.53 | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 85,512,862.03 | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 95,364,536.64 | 11.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jabonga in the 2015 Census was 23,171 broken down into 5,155 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,602 | 3,213 | 5.79 | |
| 20,168 | 3,555 | 5.67 | |
| 20,486 | 3,742 | 5.47 | |
| 23,029 | 4,398 | 5.24 | |
| 23,817 | 4,632 | 5.14 | |
| 23,171 | 5,155 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jabonga is 5 to 9, with 2,996 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 214 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 577 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,357 | 10.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,996 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,747 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,233 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,858 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,625 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,421 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,249 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,167 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,127 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,038 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 898 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 642 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 452 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 356 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 227 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 214 | 0.92% |
| Total | 23,184 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jabonga grew from 1,450 in 1903 to 24,855 in 2020, an increase of 23,405 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 1,671 people, from the previous population of 23,184 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,450 | – | |
| 2,545 | 3.62% | |
| 5,004 | 3.44% | |
| 7,700 | 4.52% | |
| 14,721 | 5.86% | |
| 12,129 | -1.88% | |
| 14,742 | 3.99% | |
| 15,912 | 1.54% | |
| 18,610 | 1.58% | |
| 20,196 | 1.54% | |
| 20,501 | 0.32% | |
| 23,052 | 1.63% | |
| 23,833 | 1.22% | |
| 23,184 | -0.52% | |
| 24,855 | 1.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jabonga for the year 2019 was 17,138, broken down into 8,825 males and 8,313 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jabonga is situated at approximately 9° 21' North, 125° 31' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.9 meters or 160.5 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 Jabonga are Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, and Tandag, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Santiago, Agusan del Norte, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, and Tubod, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 762.22 kilometers (473.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santiago, Agusan del Norte, 9.80 kilometers (6.09 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, 13.98 kilometers (8.69 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Alegria, Surigao del Norte, 15.24 kilometers (9.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Tubay, Agusan del Norte, 19.64 kilometers (12.21 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Mainit, Surigao del Norte, 21.87 kilometers (13.59 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tubod, Surigao del Norte, 24.26 kilometers (15.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 24.38 kilometers (15.15 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Butuan, 43.06 kilometers (26.75 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 49.33 kilometers (30.65 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 73.08 kilometers (45.41 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 74.01 kilometers (45.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 80.31 kilometers (49.90 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
Distance from Manila: 762.22 kilometers (473.62 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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.