Tambulig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 7025 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 130.65 km2 (50.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,480 |
| Density (2020) | 287 / km2 (743 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 4' North, 123° 32' East (8.0681, 123.5352) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.2 meters (72.8 feet) |
Tambulig is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 130.65 square kilometers or 50.44 square miles which constitutes 2.91% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,480. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.97% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 287 inhabitants per square kilometer or 743 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tambulig has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alang-alang | 3.22% | 1,206 | 1,266 | -4.74% | -1.02% |
| Angeles | 2.28% | 854 | 753 | 13.41% | 2.68% |
| Bag-ong Kauswagan | 1.90% | 711 | 672 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Bag-ong Tabogon | 1.25% | 469 | 449 | 4.45% | 0.92% |
| Balugo | 3.80% | 1,424 | 1,378 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| Cabgan | 4.43% | 1,659 | 1,884 | -11.94% | -2.64% |
| Calolot | 4.38% | 1,640 | 1,624 | 0.99% | 0.21% |
| Dimalinao | 1.19% | 447 | 403 | 10.92% | 2.21% |
| Fabian | 4.03% | 1,509 | 1,341 | 12.53% | 2.52% |
| Gabunon | 5.66% | 2,121 | 1,875 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Happy Valley | 5.74% | 2,151 | 2,372 | -9.32% | -2.04% |
| Kapalaran | 2.87% | 1,075 | 996 | 7.93% | 1.62% |
| Libato | 1.91% | 715 | 712 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Limamawan | 2.06% | 773 | 710 | 8.87% | 1.81% |
| Lower Liasan | 1.03% | 387 | 406 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Lower Lodiong | 5.46% | 2,045 | 1,841 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Lower Tiparak | 4.94% | 1,850 | 1,807 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| Lower Usogan | 2.49% | 932 | 814 | 14.50% | 2.89% |
| Maya-maya | 0.80% | 300 | 331 | -9.37% | -2.05% |
| New Village | 5.29% | 1,982 | 1,920 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Pelocoban | 1.72% | 644 | 603 | 6.80% | 1.39% |
| Riverside | 5.06% | 1,898 | 1,839 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Sagrada Familia | 2.47% | 924 | 896 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| San Jose | 1.71% | 640 | 641 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| San Vicente | 2.13% | 798 | 654 | 22.02% | 4.28% |
| Sumalig | 7.75% | 2,905 | 2,767 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Tuluan | 2.75% | 1,031 | 957 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Tungawan | 4.93% | 1,848 | 1,828 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Upper Liason | 1.10% | 414 | 395 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Upper Lodiong | 0.99% | 372 | 335 | 11.04% | 2.23% |
| Upper Tiparak | 4.69% | 1,756 | 1,691 | 3.84% | 0.80% |
| Tambulig Total | 37,480 | 36,160 | 3.65% | 0.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tambulig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱99,512,191.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,650,568.94 | – |
| 2010 | 56,141,253.20 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 62,411,271.18 | 11.17% |
| 2012 | 60,663,236.75 | -2.80% |
| 2013 | 66,645,055.60 | 9.86% |
| 2014 | 76,343,772.60 | 14.55% |
| 2015 | 87,216,004.50 | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 99,512,191.87 | 14.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tambulig in the 2015 Census was 36,126 broken down into 7,717 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,789 | 5,090 | 5.46 | |
| 29,125 | 5,722 | 5.09 | |
| 31,292 | 6,078 | 5.15 | |
| 34,230 | 6,661 | 5.14 | |
| 34,861 | 7,533 | 4.63 | |
| 36,126 | 7,717 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tambulig is 5 to 9, with 4,153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 245 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 824 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,393 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,153 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,912 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,966 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,533 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,886 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,211 | 6.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,148 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,025 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,795 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,555 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,214 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 918 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 661 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 445 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 276 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 245 | 0.68% |
| Total | 36,160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tambulig grew from 18,165 in 1960 to 37,480 in 2020, an increase of 19,315 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 1,320 people, from the previous population of 36,160 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 18,165 | – | |
| 19,140 | 0.51% | |
| 22,041 | 2.87% | |
| 17,740 | -4.25% | |
| 27,796 | 4.59% | |
| 29,147 | 0.89% | |
| 31,399 | 1.61% | |
| 34,242 | 1.20% | |
| 34,883 | 0.68% | |
| 36,160 | 0.69% | |
| 37,480 | 0.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tambulig for the year 2019 was 24,004, broken down into 12,127 males and 11,877 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tambulig is situated at approximately 8° 4' North, 123° 32' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.2 meters or 72.8 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 Tambulig are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, and Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 773.49 kilometers (480.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 6.18 kilometers (3.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 8.83 kilometers (5.49 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S79°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.95 kilometers (5.56 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.67 kilometers (7.87 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.18 kilometers (8.81 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 23.79 kilometers (14.78 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 29.01 kilometers (18.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 35.26 kilometers (21.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 54.93 kilometers (34.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 61.15 kilometers (38.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 66.08 kilometers (41.06 miles) to the North (N11°W)
Distance from Manila: 773.49 kilometers (480.63 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.