San Luis, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 8511 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 950.50 km2 (366.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,196 |
| Density (2020) | 37 / km2 (96 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 30' North, 125° 44' East (8.4964, 125.7364) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.4 feet) |
San Luis is a municipality in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 950.50 square kilometers or 366.99 square miles which constitutes 9.51% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,196. This represented 4.76% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 1.25% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 37 inhabitants per square kilometer or 96 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Luis has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anislagan | 4.84% | 1,704 | 1,998 | -14.71% | -3.29% |
| Balit | 3.02% | 1,062 | 868 | 22.35% | 4.34% |
| Baylo | 4.11% | 1,448 | 1,555 | -6.88% | -1.49% |
| Binicalan | 8.22% | 2,892 | 3,353 | -13.75% | -3.07% |
| Cecilia | 3.40% | 1,195 | 1,135 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Coalicion | 7.61% | 2,678 | 1,398 | 91.56% | 14.66% |
| Culi | 3.24% | 1,142 | 1,008 | 13.29% | 2.66% |
| Dimasalang | 5.02% | 1,768 | 1,387 | 27.47% | 5.24% |
| Don Alejandro | 7.23% | 2,546 | 2,600 | -2.08% | -0.44% |
| Don Pedro | 0.66% | 234 | 241 | -2.90% | -0.62% |
| Doña Flavia | 8.03% | 2,827 | 2,614 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Doña Maxima | 3.99% | 1,406 | 1,467 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| Mahagsay | 2.89% | 1,016 | 1,009 | 0.69% | 0.15% |
| Mahapag | 2.13% | 749 | 730 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Mahayahay | 3.78% | 1,332 | 795 | 67.55% | 11.48% |
| Muritula | 2.57% | 905 | 743 | 21.80% | 4.24% |
| Nuevo Trabajo | 6.41% | 2,256 | 1,876 | 20.26% | 3.96% |
| Poblacion | 4.99% | 1,755 | 1,815 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| Policarpo | 1.74% | 612 | 486 | 25.93% | 4.97% |
| San Isidro | 2.55% | 898 | 807 | 11.28% | 2.27% |
| San Pedro | 3.21% | 1,131 | 1,219 | -7.22% | -1.56% |
| Santa Ines | 6.01% | 2,114 | 1,748 | 20.94% | 4.08% |
| Santa Rita | 0.99% | 349 | 301 | 15.95% | 3.16% |
| Santiago | 1.61% | 568 | 499 | 13.83% | 2.76% |
| Wegguam | 1.73% | 609 | 457 | 33.26% | 6.23% |
| San Luis Total | 35,196 | 32,109 | 9.61% | 1.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Luis for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱187,910,383.93.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 104,419,275.81 | – |
| 2010 | 112,575,965.28 | 7.81% |
| 2011 | 122,706,585.88 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 118,530,455.45 | -3.40% |
| 2013 | 132,423,907.62 | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 150,657,950.39 | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 169,932,341.84 | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 187,910,383.93 | 10.58% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Luis in the 2015 Census was 31,928 broken down into 6,700 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,480 | 3,361 | 5.50 | |
| 21,654 | 3,989 | 5.43 | |
| 25,881 | 4,743 | 5.46 | |
| 30,407 | 5,902 | 5.15 | |
| 32,676 | 6,523 | 5.01 | |
| 31,928 | 6,700 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Luis is 5 to 9, with 4,509 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 149 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 901 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,755 | 11.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,509 | 14.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,143 | 12.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,384 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,698 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,432 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,914 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,613 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,543 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,426 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,197 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 917 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 645 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 440 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 268 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 149 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 175 | 0.55% |
| Total | 32,109 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Luis grew from 2,850 in 1918 to 35,196 in 2020, an increase of 32,346 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 3,087 people, from the previous population of 32,109 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,850 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,531 | – | |
| 12,226 | 10.21% | |
| 12,793 | 0.91% | |
| 18,521 | 3.77% | |
| 21,910 | 3.20% | |
| 25,901 | 3.65% | |
| 30,424 | 2.24% | |
| 32,733 | 2.70% | |
| 32,109 | -0.37% | |
| 35,196 | 1.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Luis for the year 2019 was 19,030, broken down into 9,847 males and 9,183 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Luis is situated at approximately 8° 30' North, 125° 44' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.4 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 San Luis are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, La Paz, Agusan del Sur, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, and Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 850.52 kilometers (528.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, 22.25 kilometers (13.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 23.11 kilometers (14.36 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- La Paz, Agusan del Sur, 25.23 kilometers (15.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, 26.52 kilometers (16.48 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, 30.32 kilometers (18.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 24.13 kilometers (15.00 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Butuan, 55.47 kilometers (34.47 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 71.14 kilometers (44.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 72.75 kilometers (45.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 76.68 kilometers (47.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 78.55 kilometers (48.81 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Distance from Manila: 850.52 kilometers (528.49 miles) to the Northwest (N37°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.