San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7029 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 181.59 km2 (70.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,838 |
| Density (2020) | 109 / km2 (283 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 39' North, 123° 16' East (7.6483, 123.2676) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 250.5 meters (821.6 feet) |
San Miguel is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 181.59 square kilometers or 70.11 square miles which constitutes 4.05% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,838. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.51% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 109 inhabitants per square kilometer or 283 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Miguel 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betinan | 8.74% | 1,734 | 1,562 | 11.01% | 2.22% |
| Bulawan | 5.07% | 1,006 | 965 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
| Calube | 3.63% | 721 | 707 | 1.98% | 0.41% |
| Concepcion | 2.86% | 567 | 524 | 8.21% | 1.67% |
| Dao-an | 8.24% | 1,634 | 1,617 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Dumalian | 3.57% | 708 | 670 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Fatima | 3.90% | 773 | 766 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Langilan | 4.64% | 921 | 886 | 3.95% | 0.82% |
| Lantawan | 4.50% | 893 | 875 | 2.06% | 0.43% |
| Laperian | 2.59% | 513 | 492 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Libuganan | 3.29% | 652 | 636 | 2.52% | 0.52% |
| Limonan | 10.29% | 2,041 | 1,937 | 5.37% | 1.11% |
| Mati | 8.59% | 1,705 | 1,677 | 1.67% | 0.35% |
| Ocapan | 3.85% | 763 | 732 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| Poblacion | 14.97% | 2,970 | 2,769 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| San Isidro | 3.47% | 688 | 666 | 3.30% | 0.69% |
| Sayog | 5.55% | 1,102 | 1,289 | -14.51% | -3.25% |
| Tapian | 2.25% | 447 | 435 | 2.76% | 0.57% |
| San Miguel Total | 19,838 | 19,205 | 3.30% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Miguel for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,984,618.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,733,499.28 | – |
| 2010 | 35,368,060.36 | -17.24% |
| 2011 | 49,183,007.31 | 39.06% |
| 2012 | 49,325,567.94 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 52,774,508.67 | 6.99% |
| 2014 | 59,992,692.83 | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 68,656,378.92 | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 76,984,618.03 | 12.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Miguel in the 2015 Census was 19,200 broken down into 4,234 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,623 | 3,570 | 5.50 | |
| 14,051 | 2,730 | 5.15 | |
| 15,269 | 3,043 | 5.02 | |
| 16,981 | 3,450 | 4.92 | |
| 18,254 | 3,665 | 4.98 | |
| 19,200 | 4,234 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Miguel is 10 to 14, with 2,191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 161 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 420 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,815 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,186 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,191 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,163 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,012 | 10.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,480 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,201 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,041 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 973 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 900 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 893 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 611 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 460 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 304 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 212 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 182 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 161 | 0.84% |
| Total | 19,205 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Miguel grew from 13,959 in 1970 to 19,838 in 2020, an increase of 5,879 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 633 people, from the previous population of 19,205 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,959 | – | |
| 14,184 | 0.32% | |
| 16,359 | 2.89% | |
| 19,627 | 1.84% | |
| 14,054 | -6.07% | |
| 15,269 | 1.79% | |
| 16,981 | 1.48% | |
| 18,258 | 2.67% | |
| 19,205 | 0.97% | |
| 19,838 | 0.68% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Miguel for the year 2019 was 12,726, broken down into 6,351 males and 6,375 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Miguel is situated at approximately 7° 39' North, 123° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 250.5 meters or 821.6 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 San Miguel are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, and Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 807.53 kilometers (501.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.96 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.54 kilometers (5.31 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.94 kilometers (6.80 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.63 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, 16.96 kilometers (10.54 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.35 kilometers (10.78 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 26.99 kilometers (16.77 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 70.17 kilometers (43.60 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 84.25 kilometers (52.35 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 104.03 kilometers (64.64 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 109.94 kilometers (68.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 112.68 kilometers (70.02 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Distance from Manila: 807.53 kilometers (501.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°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.