Baliguian, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 7123 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 439.26 km2 (169.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,771 |
| Density (2020) | 54 / km2 (140 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 49' North, 122° 9' East (7.8105, 122.1452) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.1 feet) |
Baliguian is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 439.26 square kilometers or 169.60 square miles which constitutes 6.02% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,771. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 54 inhabitants per square kilometer or 140 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baliguian has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 6.43% | 1,528 | 1,396 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Diangas | 2.07% | 493 | 384 | 28.39% | 5.40% |
| Diculom | 4.50% | 1,069 | 949 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Guimotan | 2.00% | 475 | 383 | 24.02% | 4.64% |
| Kauswagan | 7.23% | 1,718 | 1,766 | -2.72% | -0.58% |
| Kilalaban | 8.20% | 1,949 | 1,910 | 2.04% | 0.43% |
| Linay | 9.27% | 2,203 | 2,153 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Lumay | 4.15% | 986 | 1,001 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Malinao | 7.28% | 1,730 | 1,543 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Mamad | 9.59% | 2,279 | 2,271 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Mamawan | 3.88% | 923 | 821 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Milidan | 7.05% | 1,677 | 1,528 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Nonoyan | 8.18% | 1,945 | 1,582 | 22.95% | 4.44% |
| Poblacion | 9.87% | 2,347 | 2,234 | 5.06% | 1.04% |
| San Jose | 4.25% | 1,011 | 1,231 | -17.87% | -4.06% |
| Tamao | 4.17% | 992 | 859 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Tan-awan | 1.88% | 446 | 577 | -22.70% | -5.28% |
| Baliguian Total | 23,771 | 22,588 | 5.24% | 1.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baliguian for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱106,935,159.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,928,337.33 | – |
| 2010 | 61,507,448.06 | 4.38% |
| 2011 | 69,911,131.57 | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 67,657,348.84 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 75,131,761.13 | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 85,064,849.75 | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 97,005,584.77 | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 106,935,159.30 | 10.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliguian in the 2015 Census was 22,588 broken down into 5,176 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,952 | 1,625 | 5.51 | |
| 12,661 | 2,138 | 5.92 | |
| 15,623 | 2,771 | 5.64 | |
| 20,540 | 3,714 | 5.53 | |
| 21,190 | 4,356 | 4.86 | |
| 22,588 | 5,176 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliguian is 5 to 9, with 2,842 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 109 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 558 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,381 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,842 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,704 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,350 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,251 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,004 | 8.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,494 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,253 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,094 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,062 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 796 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 569 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 502 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 324 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 179 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 109 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 116 | 0.51% |
| Total | 22,588 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliguian grew from 8,957 in 1990 to 23,771 in 2020, an increase of 14,814 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 1,183 people, from the previous population of 22,588 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 8,957 | – | |
| 12,671 | 6.71% | |
| 15,631 | 4.60% | |
| 20,540 | 3.84% | |
| 21,190 | 1.14% | |
| 22,588 | 1.22% | |
| 23,771 | 1.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baliguian for the year 2019 was 16,073, broken down into 8,575 males and 7,498 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baliguian is situated at approximately 7° 49' North, 122° 9' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.1 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 Baliguian are Zamboanga City, Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 760.70 kilometers (472.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, 11.46 kilometers (7.12 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, 24.81 kilometers (15.42 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 34.37 kilometers (21.36 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N56°E)
- Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 38.66 kilometers (24.02 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, 39.21 kilometers (24.37 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 43.34 kilometers (26.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
Nearest cities
- Zamboanga City, 100.47 kilometers (62.43 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 123.75 kilometers (76.89 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 127.55 kilometers (79.25 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 142.43 kilometers (88.50 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 157.22 kilometers (97.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 169.03 kilometers (105.03 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
Distance from Manila: 760.70 kilometers (472.68 miles) to the North (N9°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.