Labason, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 7117 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 169.58 km2 (65.48 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 43,934 |
| Density (2020) | 259 / km2 (671 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 4' North, 122° 31' East (8.0645, 122.5244) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.7 feet) |
Labason is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 169.58 square kilometers or 65.48 square miles which constitutes 2.32% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 43,934. This represented 4.19% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 1.13% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 259 inhabitants per square kilometer or 671 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Labason has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonino | 9.68% | 4,253 | 3,952 | 7.62% | 1.56% |
| Balas | 4.55% | 1,998 | 1,609 | 24.18% | 4.66% |
| Bobongan | 3.27% | 1,438 | 1,165 | 23.43% | 4.53% |
| Dansalan | 4.61% | 2,025 | 1,805 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Gabu | 2.90% | 1,273 | 1,268 | 0.39% | 0.08% |
| Gil Sanchez | 6.64% | 2,916 | 2,769 | 5.31% | 1.09% |
| Imelda | 6.76% | 2,971 | 2,683 | 10.73% | 2.17% |
| Immaculada | 1.78% | 781 | 813 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Kipit | 7.91% | 3,476 | 3,364 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| La Union | 4.98% | 2,188 | 2,041 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Lapatan | 3.64% | 1,598 | 1,358 | 17.67% | 3.48% |
| Lawagan | 3.62% | 1,591 | 1,562 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Lawigan | 2.79% | 1,224 | 1,404 | -12.82% | -2.85% |
| Lopoc | 6.13% | 2,695 | 2,746 | -1.86% | -0.39% |
| Malintuboan | 7.25% | 3,184 | 2,941 | 8.26% | 1.69% |
| New Salvacion | 1.77% | 778 | 822 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Osukan | 10.04% | 4,410 | 4,195 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Patawag | 6.11% | 2,684 | 2,480 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| San Isidro | 1.35% | 593 | 556 | 6.65% | 1.37% |
| Ubay | 4.23% | 1,858 | 1,824 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Labason Total | 43,934 | 41,357 | 6.23% | 1.28% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Labason for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱110,060,684.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,185,079.51 | – |
| 2010 | 64,753,319.14 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 72,384,005.89 | 11.78% |
| 2012 | 70,432,462.98 | -2.70% |
| 2013 | 77,691,656.54 | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 87,560,447.27 | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 100,680,691.43 | 14.98% |
| 2016 | 110,060,684.25 | 9.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Labason in the 2015 Census was 41,293 broken down into 9,186 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,985 | 4,673 | 5.35 | |
| 28,494 | 5,574 | 5.11 | |
| 33,503 | 6,702 | 5.00 | |
| 40,420 | 7,890 | 5.12 | |
| 40,366 | 8,305 | 4.86 | |
| 41,293 | 9,186 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Labason is 5 to 9, with 4,894 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 370 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,009 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,065 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,894 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,693 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,260 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,381 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,958 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,708 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,377 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,247 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,119 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,795 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,495 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,149 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 812 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 596 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 429 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 370 | 0.89% |
| Total | 41,357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Labason grew from 5,745 in 1939 to 43,934 in 2020, an increase of 38,189 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 2,577 people, from the previous population of 41,357 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,633 | 4.27% | |
| 14,204 | 4.48% | |
| 23,999 | 5.26% | |
| 32,879 | 6.52% | |
| 36,047 | 1.86% | |
| 24,994 | -3.60% | |
| 28,515 | 2.50% | |
| 33,528 | 3.53% | |
| 40,420 | 2.61% | |
| 40,375 | -0.04% | |
| 41,357 | 0.46% | |
| 43,934 | 1.28% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Labason for the year 2019 was 28,513, broken down into 14,335 males and 14,178 females.
Location
The municipal center of Labason is situated at approximately 8° 4' North, 122° 31' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.7 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 Labason are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga City, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Salug, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 741.09 kilometers (460.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 16.10 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 17.51 kilometers (10.88 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 17.64 kilometers (10.96 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 18.54 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
- Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 22.22 kilometers (13.81 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Salug, Zamboanga del Norte, 26.07 kilometers (16.20 miles) to the East (N80°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 104.10 kilometers (64.68 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 106.78 kilometers (66.35 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 118.57 kilometers (73.68 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N56°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 135.24 kilometers (84.03 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Zamboanga City, 137.67 kilometers (85.55 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 145.89 kilometers (90.65 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Distance from Manila: 741.09 kilometers (460.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°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.