Leon B. Postigo, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7125 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 255.50 km2 (98.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,639 |
| Density (2020) | 108 / km2 (280 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 9' North, 122° 55' East (8.1528, 122.9249) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.7 feet) |
Leon B. Postigo, formerly known as Bacungan, is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 255.50 square kilometers or 98.65 square miles which constitutes 3.50% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,639. This represented 2.64% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.71% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 108 inhabitants per square kilometer or 280 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Leon B. Postigo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacungan | 17.71% | 4,894 | 5,072 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| Bogabongan | 8.13% | 2,247 | 2,004 | 12.13% | 2.44% |
| Delusom | 5.79% | 1,601 | 1,478 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Mangop | 3.45% | 953 | 848 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| Manil | 7.13% | 1,971 | 1,824 | 8.06% | 1.64% |
| Mawal | 2.07% | 572 | 562 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Midatag | 2.40% | 663 | 650 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Morob | 2.54% | 703 | 699 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Nasibac | 5.80% | 1,604 | 1,513 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| Rizon | 8.52% | 2,354 | 2,024 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Santa Maria | 4.78% | 1,320 | 1,294 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| Sipacong | 3.21% | 886 | 868 | 2.07% | 0.43% |
| Talinga | 9.43% | 2,607 | 2,437 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Tinaplan | 2.73% | 755 | 636 | 18.71% | 3.68% |
| Tiniguiban | 4.04% | 1,117 | 1,092 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Tinuyop | 4.28% | 1,184 | 1,162 | 1.89% | 0.40% |
| Tiogan | 3.59% | 992 | 935 | 6.10% | 1.25% |
| Titik | 4.40% | 1,216 | 1,123 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| Leon B. Postigo Total | 27,639 | 26,221 | 5.41% | 1.12% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Leon B. Postigo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱96,397,449.40.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,779,765.58 | – |
| 2010 | 55,931,222.72 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 59,723,967.30 | 6.78% |
| 2012 | 59,528,666.39 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 67,209,230.26 | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 77,980,966.06 | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 88,538,758.44 | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 96,397,449.40 | 8.88% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Leon B. Postigo in the 2015 Census was 26,196 broken down into 5,564 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,611 | 2,616 | 5.59 | |
| 20,697 | 3,868 | 5.35 | |
| 19,550 | 3,802 | 5.14 | |
| 21,047 | 4,247 | 4.96 | |
| 24,535 | 5,038 | 4.87 | |
| 26,196 | 5,564 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Leon B. Postigo is 5 to 9, with 3,525 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 237 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 585 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,793 | 10.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,525 | 13.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,290 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,738 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,049 | 7.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,677 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,449 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,515 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,427 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,292 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,104 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 856 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 626 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 424 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 353 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 237 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 281 | 1.07% |
| Total | 26,221 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Leon B. Postigo grew from 14,618 in 1990 to 27,639 in 2020, an increase of 13,021 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.11%, or an increase of 1,418 people, from the previous population of 26,221 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 14,618 | – | |
| 20,728 | 6.76% | |
| 19,550 | -1.25% | |
| 21,195 | 1.12% | |
| 24,643 | 5.64% | |
| 26,221 | 1.19% | |
| 27,639 | 1.11% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Leon B. Postigo for the year 2019 was 17,772, broken down into 9,182 males and 8,590 females.
Location
The municipal center of Leon B. Postigo is situated at approximately 8° 9' North, 122° 55' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.7 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 Leon B. Postigo are Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Godod, Zamboanga del Norte, Salug, Zamboanga del Norte, Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, and Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 743.18 kilometers (461.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, 12.36 kilometers (7.68 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Godod, Zamboanga del Norte, 18.85 kilometers (11.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Salug, Zamboanga del Norte, 19.04 kilometers (11.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, 23.45 kilometers (14.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 27.86 kilometers (17.31 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, 33.94 kilometers (21.09 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
Nearest cities
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 66.49 kilometers (41.31 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 67.07 kilometers (41.68 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 78.31 kilometers (48.66 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 91.70 kilometers (56.98 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 101.53 kilometers (63.09 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 103.93 kilometers (64.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
Distance from Manila: 743.18 kilometers (461.79 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°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.