Prosperidad, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 8500 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 505.15 km2 (195.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 88,321 |
| Density (2020) | 175 / km2 (453 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 36' North, 125° 55' East (8.6057, 125.9153) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.9 meters (140.7 feet) |
Prosperidad is a municipality in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 505.15 square kilometers or 195.04 square miles which constitutes 5.06% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 88,321. This represented 11.95% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 3.15% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 175 inhabitants per square kilometer or 453 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Prosperidad has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 3.47% | 3,067 | 3,251 | -5.66% | -1.22% |
| Awa | 2.37% | 2,091 | 1,888 | 10.75% | 2.17% |
| Azpetia | 2.63% | 2,326 | 1,850 | 25.73% | 4.94% |
| La Caridad | 1.96% | 1,733 | 1,769 | -2.04% | -0.43% |
| La Perian | 1.09% | 965 | 835 | 15.57% | 3.09% |
| La Purisima | 3.17% | 2,802 | 2,276 | 23.11% | 4.47% |
| La Suerte | 2.05% | 1,809 | 1,772 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| La Union | 2.05% | 1,812 | 1,853 | -2.21% | -0.47% |
| Las Navas | 1.94% | 1,715 | 1,785 | -3.92% | -0.84% |
| Libertad | 1.21% | 1,071 | 985 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Los Arcos | 3.19% | 2,817 | 2,606 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| Lucena | 3.95% | 3,491 | 3,511 | -0.57% | -0.12% |
| Mabuhay | 2.77% | 2,447 | 2,013 | 21.56% | 4.20% |
| Magsaysay | 2.79% | 2,466 | 2,339 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Mapaga | 1.83% | 1,615 | 1,558 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Napo | 1.33% | 1,176 | 953 | 23.40% | 4.53% |
| New Maug | 1.90% | 1,679 | 1,480 | 13.45% | 2.69% |
| Patin-ay | 10.98% | 9,695 | 8,505 | 13.99% | 2.79% |
| Poblacion | 15.35% | 13,559 | 12,731 | 6.50% | 1.34% |
| Salimbogaon | 0.99% | 873 | 790 | 10.51% | 2.13% |
| Salvacion | 3.30% | 2,917 | 2,659 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| San Joaquin | 2.02% | 1,781 | 1,720 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| San Jose | 3.25% | 2,870 | 2,579 | 11.28% | 2.28% |
| San Lorenzo | 1.83% | 1,614 | 1,310 | 23.21% | 4.49% |
| San Martin | 2.69% | 2,375 | 2,379 | -0.17% | -0.04% |
| San Pedro | 0.84% | 738 | 851 | -13.28% | -2.95% |
| San Rafael | 2.34% | 2,063 | 1,973 | 4.56% | 0.94% |
| San Roque | 0.96% | 845 | 1,093 | -22.69% | -5.27% |
| San Salvador | 1.86% | 1,642 | 1,567 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| San Vicente | 4.17% | 3,687 | 3,728 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Santa Irene | 7.51% | 6,629 | 6,148 | 7.82% | 1.60% |
| Santa Maria | 2.21% | 1,951 | 1,874 | 4.11% | 0.85% |
| Prosperidad Total | 88,321 | 82,631 | 6.89% | 1.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Prosperidad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱224,696,449.45.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 126,342,552.54 | – |
| 2010 | 135,025,930.11 | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 149,991,975.91 | 11.08% |
| 2012 | 144,546,183.13 | -3.63% |
| 2013 | 159,801,011.58 | 10.55% |
| 2014 | 179,339,461.13 | 12.23% |
| 2015 | 205,375,321.27 | 14.52% |
| 2016 | 224,696,449.45 | 9.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Prosperidad in the 2015 Census was 82,439 broken down into 18,423 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,016 | 9,012 | 5.66 | |
| 61,514 | 11,620 | 5.29 | |
| 70,555 | 13,064 | 5.40 | |
| 74,879 | 14,230 | 5.26 | |
| 76,441 | 15,668 | 4.88 | |
| 82,439 | 18,423 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Prosperidad is 5 to 9, with 10,286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 570 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,035 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,571 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,286 | 12.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,659 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,309 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,288 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,328 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,428 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,668 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,289 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,047 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,445 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,810 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,985 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,344 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 935 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 634 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 570 | 0.69% |
| Total | 82,631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Prosperidad grew from 2,212 in 1918 to 88,321 in 2020, an increase of 86,109 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 5,690 people, from the previous population of 82,631 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,212 | – | |
| 4,180 | 3.23% | |
| 4,417 | 0.57% | |
| 12,438 | 9.53% | |
| 23,328 | 6.35% | |
| 26,557 | 2.64% | |
| 33,824 | 4.95% | |
| 51,189 | 4.23% | |
| 61,804 | 3.59% | |
| 70,815 | 2.96% | |
| 75,390 | 0.87% | |
| 76,628 | 0.59% | |
| 82,631 | 1.45% | |
| 88,321 | 1.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Prosperidad for the year 2019 was 47,650, broken down into 23,788 males and 23,862 females.
Location
The municipal center of Prosperidad is situated at approximately 8° 36' North, 125° 55' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.9 meters or 140.7 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 Prosperidad are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Barobo, Surigao del Sur, and Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 853.07 kilometers (530.07 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, 13.05 kilometers (8.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Lianga, Surigao del Sur, 19.86 kilometers (12.34 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 22.38 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 23.11 kilometers (14.36 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Barobo, Surigao del Sur, 24.01 kilometers (14.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Rosario, Agusan del Sur, 26.56 kilometers (16.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 21.97 kilometers (13.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Butuan, 57.33 kilometers (35.63 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 60.94 kilometers (37.87 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 61.95 kilometers (38.49 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 70.88 kilometers (44.05 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 92.56 kilometers (57.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
Distance from Manila: 853.07 kilometers (530.07 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.