Dapa, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 8417 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Area (2013) | 91.90 km2 (35.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,006 |
| Density (2020) | 316 / km2 (818 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 45' North, 126° 3' East (9.7569, 126.0515) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Dapa is a coastal municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 91.90 square kilometers or 35.48 square miles which constitutes 4.71% of Surigao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,006. This represented 5.43% of the total population of Surigao del Norte province, or 1.03% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 316 inhabitants per square kilometer or 818 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dapa has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagakay | 1.90% | 550 | 475 | 15.79% | 3.13% |
| Barangay 1 | 12.42% | 3,602 | 2,610 | 38.01% | 7.02% |
| Barangay 10 | 1.64% | 477 | 486 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Barangay 11 | 1.46% | 424 | 439 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Barangay 12 | 11.73% | 3,402 | 2,467 | 37.90% | 7.00% |
| Barangay 13 | 6.92% | 2,006 | 1,881 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Barangay 2 | 2.06% | 597 | 747 | -20.08% | -4.61% |
| Barangay 3 | 2.04% | 593 | 547 | 8.41% | 1.71% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.79% | 519 | 448 | 15.85% | 3.14% |
| Barangay 5 | 1.04% | 302 | 257 | 17.51% | 3.45% |
| Barangay 6 | 1.80% | 523 | 563 | -7.10% | -1.54% |
| Barangay 7 | 0.41% | 119 | 143 | -16.78% | -3.79% |
| Barangay 8 | 0.73% | 211 | 216 | -2.31% | -0.49% |
| Barangay 9 | 1.32% | 383 | 355 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Buenavista | 1.64% | 475 | 401 | 18.45% | 3.63% |
| Cabawa | 2.17% | 629 | 400 | 57.25% | 10.00% |
| Cambas-ac | 2.66% | 773 | 704 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Consolacion | 6.37% | 1,849 | 1,783 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Corregidor | 2.23% | 648 | 471 | 37.58% | 6.95% |
| Dagohoy | 1.35% | 393 | 281 | 39.86% | 7.32% |
| Don Paulino | 3.17% | 919 | 762 | 20.60% | 4.02% |
| Jubang | 2.44% | 709 | 396 | 79.04% | 13.04% |
| Montserrat | 1.75% | 509 | 422 | 20.62% | 4.02% |
| Osmeña | 8.66% | 2,511 | 1,752 | 43.32% | 7.87% |
| San Carlos | 1.73% | 502 | 492 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| San Miguel | 3.59% | 1,042 | 833 | 25.09% | 4.82% |
| Santa Fe | 3.62% | 1,050 | 733 | 43.25% | 7.86% |
| Santa Felomina | 1.17% | 340 | 303 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
| Union | 10.17% | 2,949 | 2,420 | 21.86% | 4.25% |
| Dapa Total | 29,006 | 23,787 | 21.94% | 4.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dapa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,093,206.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,302,170.59 | – |
| 2010 | 45,553,344.28 | -5.69% |
| 2011 | 49,495,432.50 | 8.65% |
| 2012 | 50,423,213.57 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 56,814,874.53 | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 63,068,844.66 | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 66,507,045.43 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 79,093,206.94 | 18.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dapa in the 2015 Census was 23,758 broken down into 5,139 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,383 | 3,355 | 5.18 | |
| 16,427 | 3,320 | 4.95 | |
| 19,500 | 3,846 | 5.07 | |
| 22,184 | 4,543 | 4.88 | |
| 23,449 | 4,939 | 4.75 | |
| 23,758 | 5,139 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dapa is 10 to 14, with 3,141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 234 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 512 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,148 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,742 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,141 | 13.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,447 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,814 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,537 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,410 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,405 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,346 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,236 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,027 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 879 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 643 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 564 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 409 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 293 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 234 | 0.98% |
| Total | 23,787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dapa grew from 3,590 in 1903 to 29,006 in 2020, an increase of 25,416 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.26%, or an increase of 5,219 people, from the previous population of 23,787 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,590 | – | |
| 15,769 | 9.80% | |
| 11,313 | -1.65% | |
| 14,492 | 2.57% | |
| 13,878 | -0.38% | |
| 13,309 | -0.41% | |
| 14,628 | 1.91% | |
| 16,481 | 2.41% | |
| 17,396 | 0.54% | |
| 16,435 | -1.06% | |
| 19,508 | 3.74% | |
| 22,184 | 1.79% | |
| 23,492 | 2.11% | |
| 23,787 | 0.24% | |
| 29,006 | 4.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dapa for the year 2019 was 20,865, broken down into 10,772 males and 10,093 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dapa is situated at approximately 9° 45' North, 126° 3' East, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 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 Dapa are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, Socorro, Surigao del Norte, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, and San Benito, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 768.41 kilometers (477.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 11.74 kilometers (7.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Pilar, Surigao del Norte, 12.92 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, 15.33 kilometers (9.53 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Socorro, Surigao del Norte, 18.09 kilometers (11.24 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- San Isidro, Surigao del Norte, 20.20 kilometers (12.55 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- San Benito, Surigao del Norte, 22.74 kilometers (14.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 61.64 kilometers (38.30 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 76.61 kilometers (47.60 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 90.34 kilometers (56.13 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Butuan, 105.91 kilometers (65.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 120.11 kilometers (74.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 139.44 kilometers (86.64 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Distance from Manila: 768.41 kilometers (477.47 miles) to the Northwest (N45°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.