Piñan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 7105 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 93.75 km2 (36.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,221 |
| Density (2020) | 216 / km2 (559 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 29' North, 123° 27' East (8.4793, 123.4497) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.0 meters (200.0 feet) |
Piñan, formerly known as New Piñan, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 93.75 square kilometers or 36.20 square miles which constitutes 1.28% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,221. This represented 1.93% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.52% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 216 inhabitants per square kilometer or 559 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Piñan has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adante | 3.18% | 643 | 631 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Bacuyong | 5.17% | 1,045 | 1,090 | -4.13% | -0.88% |
| Bagong Silang | 1.55% | 313 | 279 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Calican | 6.89% | 1,394 | 1,272 | 9.59% | 1.95% |
| Del Pilar | 7.27% | 1,471 | 1,375 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Desin | 2.98% | 602 | 559 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Dilawa | 5.51% | 1,115 | 1,168 | -4.54% | -0.97% |
| Dionum | 3.12% | 631 | 692 | -8.82% | -1.92% |
| Lapu-lapu | 4.86% | 982 | 1,074 | -8.57% | -1.87% |
| Lower Gumay | 4.27% | 863 | 829 | 4.10% | 0.85% |
| Luzvilla | 3.25% | 657 | 658 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Poblacion North | 15.71% | 3,177 | 2,916 | 8.95% | 1.82% |
| Poblacion South | 9.34% | 1,888 | 1,717 | 9.96% | 2.02% |
| Santa Fe | 1.56% | 315 | 368 | -14.40% | -3.22% |
| Segabe | 3.90% | 789 | 777 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| Sikitan | 2.57% | 520 | 675 | -22.96% | -5.34% |
| Silano | 3.79% | 767 | 836 | -8.25% | -1.80% |
| Teresita | 5.12% | 1,035 | 1,168 | -11.39% | -2.51% |
| Tinaytayan | 3.10% | 627 | 651 | -3.69% | -0.79% |
| Ubay | 2.76% | 558 | 552 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Upper Gumay | 1.66% | 335 | 299 | 12.04% | 2.42% |
| Villarico | 2.44% | 494 | 575 | -14.09% | -3.15% |
| Piñan Total | 20,221 | 20,161 | 0.30% | 0.06% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Piñan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,939,596.89.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,295,095.72 | – |
| 2010 | 41,906,348.62 | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 45,745,035.72 | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 44,731,262.84 | -2.22% |
| 2013 | 50,609,590.28 | 13.14% |
| 2014 | 57,061,405.49 | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 64,409,958.28 | 12.88% |
| 2016 | 71,939,596.89 | 11.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Piñan in the 2015 Census was 20,131 broken down into 4,632 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,905 | 2,858 | 5.22 | |
| 19,386 | 3,491 | 5.55 | |
| 17,945 | 3,614 | 4.97 | |
| 18,646 | 3,793 | 4.92 | |
| 19,969 | 4,420 | 4.52 | |
| 20,131 | 4,632 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piñan is 5 to 9, with 2,196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 224 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 396 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,788 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,196 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,062 | 10.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,006 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,745 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,445 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,277 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,236 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,179 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,045 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,028 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 779 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 680 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 479 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 350 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 246 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 224 | 1.11% |
| Total | 20,161 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Piñan fell from 24,699 in 1960 to 20,221 in 2020, a decrease of 4,478 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 20,161 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 24,699 | – | |
| 12,335 | -6.57% | |
| 13,121 | 1.25% | |
| 14,373 | 1.84% | |
| 15,419 | 0.71% | |
| 19,447 | 4.44% | |
| 17,950 | -1.70% | |
| 18,669 | 0.54% | |
| 20,088 | 2.70% | |
| 20,161 | 0.07% | |
| 20,221 | 0.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Piñan for the year 2019 was 14,309, broken down into 7,300 males and 7,009 females.
Location
The municipal center of Piñan is situated at approximately 8° 29' North, 123° 27' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.0 meters or 200.0 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 Piñan are Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, and Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 727.69 kilometers (452.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.17 kilometers (4.46 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.45 kilometers (5.25 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, 11.14 kilometers (6.92 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, 12.34 kilometers (7.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, 14.56 kilometers (9.05 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.12 kilometers (9.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
Nearest cities
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 16.81 kilometers (10.45 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 19.66 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 39.23 kilometers (24.37 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 56.93 kilometers (35.38 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 57.00 kilometers (35.42 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 72.39 kilometers (44.98 miles) to the South (S1°W)
Distance from Manila: 727.69 kilometers (452.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°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.