Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 8413 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Area (2013) | 102.46 km2 (39.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,911 |
| Density (2020) | 360 / km2 (933 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 60' North, 125° 31' East (9.9985, 125.5104) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.2 feet) |
Basilisa, formerly known as Rizal, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Dinagat Islands.
The municipality has a land area of 102.46 square kilometers or 39.56 square miles which constitutes 12.53% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,911. This represented 28.81% of the total population of Dinagat Islands province, or 1.32% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 360 inhabitants per square kilometer or 933 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Basilisa has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benglen | 2.11% | 780 | 1,053 | -25.93% | -6.12% |
| Catadman | 2.53% | 934 | 975 | -4.21% | -0.90% |
| Columbus | 1.18% | 434 | 429 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Coring | 1.32% | 488 | 564 | -13.48% | -3.00% |
| Cortes | 3.97% | 1,465 | 1,382 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| Diegas | 3.39% | 1,252 | 1,207 | 3.73% | 0.77% |
| Doña Helene | 6.68% | 2,466 | 2,869 | -14.05% | -3.14% |
| Edera | 3.06% | 1,129 | 1,087 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Ferdinand | 5.29% | 1,952 | 1,877 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Geotina | 3.54% | 1,308 | 1,328 | -1.51% | -0.32% |
| Imee | 1.34% | 495 | 710 | -30.28% | -7.31% |
| Melgar | 3.98% | 1,470 | 1,803 | -18.47% | -4.21% |
| Montag | 3.65% | 1,349 | 1,963 | -31.28% | -7.59% |
| Navarro | 4.71% | 1,737 | 1,719 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| New Nazareth | 3.25% | 1,200 | 1,205 | -0.41% | -0.09% |
| Poblacion | 1.39% | 514 | 612 | -16.01% | -3.61% |
| Puerto Princesa | 5.74% | 2,120 | 1,903 | 11.40% | 2.30% |
| Rita Glenda | 5.61% | 2,071 | 1,508 | 37.33% | 6.91% |
| Roma | 3.21% | 1,184 | 899 | 31.70% | 5.97% |
| Roxas | 3.52% | 1,300 | 1,212 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Santa Monica | 1.88% | 695 | 631 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Santo Niño | 4.18% | 1,542 | 1,417 | 8.82% | 1.80% |
| Sering | 8.63% | 3,184 | 3,192 | -0.25% | -0.05% |
| Sombrado | 1.98% | 732 | 661 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Tag-abaca | 9.01% | 3,324 | 3,148 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
| Villa Ecleo | 3.04% | 1,121 | 955 | 17.38% | 3.43% |
| Villa Pantinople | 1.80% | 665 | 571 | 16.46% | 3.26% |
| Basilisa Total | 36,911 | 36,880 | 0.08% | 0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Basilisa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱88,259,597.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,337,869.36 | – |
| 2010 | 49,430,522.56 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 53,384,244.34 | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 52,626,344.95 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 61,683,805.83 | 17.21% |
| 2014 | 75,526,471.76 | 22.44% |
| 2015 | 79,966,295.49 | 5.88% |
| 2016 | 88,259,597.07 | 10.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Basilisa in the 2015 Census was 36,855 broken down into 8,588 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,948 | 3,910 | 5.36 | |
| 24,141 | 4,348 | 5.55 | |
| 26,466 | 4,847 | 5.46 | |
| 31,363 | 6,039 | 5.19 | |
| 33,864 | 7,248 | 4.67 | |
| 36,855 | 8,588 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Basilisa is 15 to 19, with 3,893 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 316 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 567 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,086 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,726 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,829 | 10.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,893 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,715 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,268 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,371 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,098 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,952 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,847 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,597 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,479 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,117 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 874 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 688 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 457 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 316 | 0.86% |
| Total | 36,880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Basilisa grew from 5,047 in 1970 to 36,911 in 2020, an increase of 31,864 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 36,880 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,047 | – | |
| 10,614 | 16.09% | |
| 13,900 | 5.54% | |
| 20,953 | 4.19% | |
| 24,141 | 2.69% | |
| 26,489 | 2.01% | |
| 31,363 | 2.36% | |
| 33,880 | 2.85% | |
| 36,880 | 1.63% | |
| 36,911 | 0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Basilisa for the year 2019 was 15,376, broken down into 7,683 males and 7,693 females.
Location
The municipal center of Basilisa is situated at approximately 9° 60' North, 125° 31' East, in the island of Sibanoc. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.2 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 Basilisa are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Butuan, and Tandag, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Dinagat Islands, Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, and Loreto, Dinagat Islands. Its distance from the national capital is 708.90 kilometers (440.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Dinagat Islands, 6.92 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, 11.69 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Libjo, Dinagat Islands, 15.91 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, 17.87 kilometers (11.10 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, 29.10 kilometers (18.08 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Loreto, Dinagat Islands, 32.44 kilometers (20.16 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 32.91 kilometers (20.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 83.43 kilometers (51.84 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 104.59 kilometers (64.99 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 110.59 kilometers (68.72 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Butuan, 123.33 kilometers (76.63 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 127.49 kilometers (79.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
Distance from Manila: 708.90 kilometers (440.49 miles) to the Northwest (N44°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.