Lingig, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 8312 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 305.17 km2 (117.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,142 |
| Density (2020) | 115 / km2 (298 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 126° 25' East (8.0375, 126.4121) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.6 feet) |
Lingig is a coastal municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 305.17 square kilometers or 117.83 square miles which constitutes 6.19% of Surigao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,142. This represented 5.47% of the total population of Surigao del Sur province, or 1.25% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 115 inhabitants per square kilometer or 298 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lingig has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anibongan | 2.26% | 793 | 766 | 3.52% | 0.73% |
| Barcelona | 11.19% | 3,931 | 3,497 | 12.41% | 2.49% |
| Bogak | 4.74% | 1,664 | 1,528 | 8.90% | 1.81% |
| Bongan | 2.23% | 784 | 807 | -2.85% | -0.61% |
| Handamayan | 1.21% | 426 | 502 | -15.14% | -3.40% |
| Mahayahay | 7.31% | 2,569 | 2,016 | 27.43% | 5.23% |
| Mandus | 5.52% | 1,940 | 1,834 | 5.78% | 1.19% |
| Mansa-ilao | 1.49% | 524 | 481 | 8.94% | 1.82% |
| Pagtila-an | 6.49% | 2,281 | 2,118 | 7.70% | 1.57% |
| Palo Alto | 2.69% | 945 | 839 | 12.63% | 2.54% |
| Poblacion | 21.93% | 7,705 | 6,778 | 13.68% | 2.73% |
| Rajah Cabungso-an | 7.15% | 2,511 | 2,251 | 11.55% | 2.33% |
| Sabang | 6.39% | 2,247 | 2,208 | 1.77% | 0.37% |
| Salvacion | 1.29% | 453 | 449 | 0.89% | 0.19% |
| San Roque | 4.14% | 1,456 | 1,356 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Tagpoporan | 6.17% | 2,168 | 1,598 | 35.67% | 6.63% |
| Union | 3.91% | 1,374 | 1,381 | -0.51% | -0.11% |
| Valencia | 3.90% | 1,371 | 1,076 | 27.42% | 5.23% |
| Lingig Total | 35,142 | 31,485 | 11.62% | 2.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lingig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,967,339.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,701,284.56 | – |
| 2010 | 62,976,248.97 | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 68,683,673.79 | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 66,928,103.35 | -2.56% |
| 2013 | 74,998,101.39 | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 85,508,160.29 | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 99,320,981.20 | 16.15% |
| 2016 | 108,967,339.77 | 9.71% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lingig in the 2015 Census was 31,430 broken down into 7,094 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,011 | 3,730 | 5.63 | |
| 23,472 | 4,362 | 5.38 | |
| 26,483 | 4,954 | 5.35 | |
| 28,267 | 5,570 | 5.07 | |
| 31,535 | 6,406 | 4.92 | |
| 31,430 | 7,094 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lingig is 5 to 9, with 3,825 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 232 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 738 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,178 | 10.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,825 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,652 | 11.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,205 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,551 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,131 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,831 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,671 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,683 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,620 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,632 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,216 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 938 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 622 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 457 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 303 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 232 | 0.74% |
| Total | 31,485 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lingig grew from 730 in 1903 to 35,142 in 2020, an increase of 34,412 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.34%, or an increase of 3,657 people, from the previous population of 31,485 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 730 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 4,462 | -1.93% | |
| 11,225 | 8.45% | |
| 13,836 | 2.07% | |
| 19,172 | 6.76% | |
| 19,993 | 0.84% | |
| 21,015 | 0.50% | |
| 23,477 | 2.10% | |
| 26,487 | 2.62% | |
| 28,269 | 0.90% | |
| 31,544 | 4.07% | |
| 31,485 | -0.04% | |
| 35,142 | 2.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lingig for the year 2019 was 22,482, broken down into 11,849 males and 10,633 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lingig is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 126° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.6 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 Lingig are Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and Mati, Davao Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Boston, Davao Oriental, Cateel, Davao Oriental, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Trento, Agusan del Sur, Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur, and Monkayo, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 936.33 kilometers (581.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Boston, Davao Oriental, 19.13 kilometers (11.89 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Cateel, Davao Oriental, 27.77 kilometers (17.25 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, 37.35 kilometers (23.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Trento, Agusan del Sur, 38.67 kilometers (24.03 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur, 42.79 kilometers (26.59 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Monkayo, Davao de Oro, 46.15 kilometers (28.68 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
Nearest cities
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 22.08 kilometers (13.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 93.20 kilometers (57.91 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 104.65 kilometers (65.03 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 114.56 kilometers (71.18 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 117.67 kilometers (73.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 121.15 kilometers (75.28 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Distance from Manila: 936.33 kilometers (581.81 miles) to the Northwest (N39°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.