Tigbao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7043 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 120.69 km2 (46.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,675 |
| Density (2020) | 180 / km2 (465 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 49' North, 123° 14' East (7.8211, 123.2266) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 325.2 meters (1,066.8 feet) |
Tigbao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 120.69 square kilometers or 46.60 square miles which constitutes 2.69% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,675. This represented 2.06% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 180 inhabitants per square kilometer or 465 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tigbao 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begong | 16.60% | 3,598 | 3,359 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Busol | 3.31% | 718 | 714 | 0.56% | 0.12% |
| Caluma | 2.58% | 560 | 548 | 2.19% | 0.46% |
| Diana Countryside | 3.58% | 777 | 775 | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Guinlin | 3.64% | 790 | 779 | 1.41% | 0.30% |
| Lacarayan | 2.63% | 569 | 985 | -42.23% | -10.91% |
| Lacupayan | 4.32% | 937 | 793 | 18.16% | 3.57% |
| Libayoy | 3.96% | 859 | 733 | 17.19% | 3.40% |
| Limas | 5.15% | 1,116 | 924 | 20.78% | 4.05% |
| Longmot | 5.74% | 1,245 | 1,131 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Maragang | 8.35% | 1,810 | 1,752 | 3.31% | 0.69% |
| Mate | 4.90% | 1,061 | 1,022 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Nangan-nangan | 3.22% | 699 | 683 | 2.34% | 0.49% |
| New Tuburan | 2.41% | 523 | 507 | 3.16% | 0.66% |
| Nilo | 7.41% | 1,607 | 1,630 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Tigbao | 14.03% | 3,042 | 2,875 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Timolan | 3.47% | 752 | 772 | -2.59% | -0.55% |
| Upper Nilo | 4.67% | 1,012 | 997 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Tigbao Total | 21,675 | 20,979 | 3.32% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tigbao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱69,045,717.36.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,720,576.89 | – |
| 2010 | 40,542,040.27 | 7.48% |
| 2011 | 44,778,458.75 | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 43,369,584.36 | -3.15% |
| 2013 | 48,108,235.20 | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 54,901,150.24 | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 62,737,379.00 | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 69,045,717.36 | 10.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbao in the 2015 Census was 20,949 broken down into 4,601 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 15,915 | 2,998 | 5.31 | |
| 16,895 | 3,089 | 5.47 | |
| 18,598 | 3,360 | 5.54 | |
| 19,276 | 3,935 | 4.90 | |
| 20,949 | 4,601 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbao is 5 to 9, with 2,746 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 164 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 443 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,263 | 10.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,746 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,570 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,174 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,755 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,402 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,211 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,211 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,101 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,049 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 848 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 718 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 538 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 360 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 217 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 209 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 164 | 0.78% |
| Total | 20,979 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbao grew from 15,915 in 1995 to 21,675 in 2020, an increase of 5,760 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 696 people, from the previous population of 20,979 in 2015.
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| 15,915 | – | |
| 16,914 | 1.31% | |
| 18,598 | 1.32% | |
| 19,300 | 1.36% | |
| 20,979 | 1.60% | |
| 21,675 | 0.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tigbao for the year 2019 was 12,799, broken down into 6,574 males and 6,225 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tigbao is situated at approximately 7° 49' North, 123° 14' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 325.2 meters or 1,066.8 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 Tigbao are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, and Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 788.10 kilometers (489.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.88 kilometers (5.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.06 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.19 kilometers (8.82 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.02 kilometers (9.34 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, 19.49 kilometers (12.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, 20.56 kilometers (12.78 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 23.04 kilometers (14.31 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 63.55 kilometers (39.49 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 77.09 kilometers (47.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 85.64 kilometers (53.22 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 94.86 kilometers (58.94 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 97.33 kilometers (60.48 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Distance from Manila: 788.10 kilometers (489.70 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.