Bayugan, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 43 |
| Postal code | 8502 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 688.77 km2 (265.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 109,499 |
| Density (2020) | 159 / km2 (412 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 43' North, 125° 45' East (8.7143, 125.7481) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.5 feet) |
Bayugan is a component city in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The city has a land area of 688.77 square kilometers or 265.94 square miles which constitutes 6.89% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 109,499. This represented 14.81% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 3.90% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 159 inhabitants per square kilometer or 412 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bayugan has 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berseba | 1.65% | 1,808 | 1,585 | 14.07% | 2.81% |
| Bucac | 4.32% | 4,726 | 3,918 | 20.62% | 4.03% |
| Cagbas | 2.38% | 2,601 | 1,923 | 35.26% | 6.56% |
| Calaitan | 1.80% | 1,971 | 1,913 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Canayugan | 1.32% | 1,448 | 1,156 | 25.26% | 4.85% |
| Charito | 1.26% | 1,384 | 1,549 | -10.65% | -2.34% |
| Claro Cortez | 0.97% | 1,067 | 819 | 30.28% | 5.73% |
| Fili | 3.34% | 3,662 | 2,949 | 24.18% | 4.66% |
| Gamao | 1.07% | 1,172 | 1,096 | 6.93% | 1.42% |
| Getsemane | 0.41% | 446 | 398 | 12.06% | 2.43% |
| Grace Estate | 0.58% | 632 | 677 | -6.65% | -1.44% |
| Hamogaway | 1.49% | 1,635 | 1,508 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| Katipunan | 1.05% | 1,145 | 1,225 | -6.53% | -1.41% |
| Mabuhay | 1.83% | 1,999 | 1,730 | 15.55% | 3.09% |
| Magkiangkang | 1.57% | 1,723 | 1,801 | -4.33% | -0.93% |
| Mahayag | 0.69% | 757 | 629 | 20.35% | 3.98% |
| Marcelina | 3.56% | 3,900 | 3,789 | 2.93% | 0.61% |
| Maygatasan | 4.48% | 4,908 | 4,818 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Montivesta | 0.72% | 786 | 709 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Mt. Ararat | 0.32% | 348 | 684 | -49.12% | -13.26% |
| Mt. Carmel | 2.17% | 2,375 | 2,387 | -0.50% | -0.11% |
| Mt. Olive | 1.45% | 1,593 | 1,509 | 5.57% | 1.15% |
| New Salem | 0.65% | 715 | 569 | 25.66% | 4.92% |
| Noli | 4.42% | 4,836 | 3,712 | 30.28% | 5.73% |
| Osmeña | 1.51% | 1,654 | 1,589 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Panaytay | 0.57% | 624 | 695 | -10.22% | -2.24% |
| Pinagalaan | 1.29% | 1,410 | 1,411 | -0.07% | -0.01% |
| Poblacion | 15.39% | 16,853 | 16,010 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Sagmone | 1.00% | 1,100 | 1,301 | -15.45% | -3.47% |
| Saguma | 2.04% | 2,237 | 2,215 | 0.99% | 0.21% |
| Salvacion | 5.08% | 5,568 | 5,886 | -5.40% | -1.16% |
| San Agustin | 0.64% | 697 | 679 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| San Isidro | 1.00% | 1,094 | 1,206 | -9.29% | -2.03% |
| San Juan | 3.70% | 4,054 | 3,307 | 22.59% | 4.38% |
| Santa Irene | 4.17% | 4,570 | 3,651 | 25.17% | 4.84% |
| Santa Teresita | 1.80% | 1,967 | 1,828 | 7.60% | 1.55% |
| Santo Niño | 1.42% | 1,551 | 1,606 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Taglatawan | 11.54% | 12,632 | 12,838 | -1.60% | -0.34% |
| Taglibas | 0.46% | 499 | 402 | 24.13% | 4.65% |
| Tagubay | 0.81% | 891 | 930 | -4.19% | -0.90% |
| Verdu | 1.37% | 1,502 | 1,424 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Villa Undayon | 1.32% | 1,444 | 1,609 | -10.25% | -2.25% |
| Wawa | 1.38% | 1,515 | 1,562 | -3.01% | -0.64% |
| Bayugan Total | 109,499 | 103,202 | 6.10% | 1.25% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bayugan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱792,940,543.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 278,073,004.71 | – |
| 2010 | 166,756,344.40 | -40.03% |
| 2011 | 189,342,688.31 | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 519,253,055.70 | 174.24% |
| 2013 | 557,439,566.52 | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 627,914,557.98 | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 716,545,014.63 | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 792,940,543.26 | 10.66% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayugan in the 2015 Census was 103,158 broken down into 22,658 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78,541 | 14,009 | 5.61 | |
| 89,758 | 16,732 | 5.36 | |
| 93,444 | 17,222 | 5.43 | |
| 95,008 | 18,833 | 5.04 | |
| 99,262 | 20,475 | 4.85 | |
| 103,158 | 22,658 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bayugan is 5 to 9, with 12,739 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 755 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,371 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,389 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,739 | 12.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,263 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,422 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 9,044 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,714 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,540 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,815 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,323 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,133 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,471 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,651 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,608 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,815 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,256 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 893 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 755 | 0.73% |
| Total | 103,202 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayugan grew from 37,816 in 1970 to 109,499 in 2020, an increase of 71,683 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 6,297 people, from the previous population of 103,202 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 37,816 | – | |
| 43,603 | 2.90% | |
| 56,367 | 5.27% | |
| 78,725 | 3.40% | |
| 89,999 | 2.54% | |
| 93,623 | 0.85% | |
| 95,032 | 0.21% | |
| 99,361 | 1.63% | |
| 103,202 | 0.72% | |
| 109,499 | 1.25% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bayugan for the year 2019 was 60,668, broken down into 29,761 males and 30,907 females.
Location
The city center of Bayugan is situated at approximately 8° 43' North, 125° 45' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.5 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 Bayugan are Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, and Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 832.23 kilometers (517.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, 13.32 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, 16.35 kilometers (10.16 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 21.97 kilometers (13.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 24.13 kilometers (15.00 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 29.67 kilometers (18.44 miles) to the South (S8°E)
Nearest cities
- Butuan, 35.80 kilometers (22.24 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 50.92 kilometers (31.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 63.86 kilometers (39.68 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 71.96 kilometers (44.72 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 83.60 kilometers (51.95 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 91.92 kilometers (57.12 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
Distance from Manila: 832.23 kilometers (517.12 miles) to the Northwest (N38°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.