Diplahan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 7039 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 255.51 km2 (98.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,585 |
| Density (2020) | 128 / km2 (330 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 42' North, 122° 59' East (7.6917, 122.9852) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 173.2 meters (568.0 feet) |
Diplahan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 255.51 square kilometers or 98.65 square miles which constitutes 7.34% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,585. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 0.84% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 128 inhabitants per square kilometer or 330 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Diplahan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangao | 6.76% | 2,202 | 2,379 | -7.44% | -1.61% |
| Butong | 2.75% | 895 | 867 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Ditay | 7.96% | 2,594 | 2,647 | -2.00% | -0.42% |
| Gaulan | 4.66% | 1,519 | 1,424 | 6.67% | 1.37% |
| Goling | 1.86% | 607 | 584 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Guinoman | 15.12% | 4,928 | 4,970 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Kauswagan | 5.98% | 1,948 | 1,738 | 12.08% | 2.43% |
| Lindang | 2.58% | 841 | 812 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Lobing | 1.47% | 480 | 402 | 19.40% | 3.80% |
| Luop | 2.72% | 886 | 1,024 | -13.48% | -3.00% |
| Manangon | 1.83% | 595 | 470 | 26.60% | 5.09% |
| Mejo | 2.80% | 912 | 752 | 21.28% | 4.14% |
| Natan | 4.31% | 1,404 | 1,257 | 11.69% | 2.36% |
| Paradise | 3.25% | 1,058 | 1,374 | -23.00% | -5.35% |
| Pilar | 3.67% | 1,195 | 1,213 | -1.48% | -0.31% |
| Poblacion | 16.11% | 5,251 | 5,410 | -2.94% | -0.63% |
| Sampoli A | 1.47% | 478 | 554 | -13.72% | -3.06% |
| Sampoli B | 4.49% | 1,463 | 1,585 | -7.70% | -1.67% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.63% | 856 | 814 | 5.16% | 1.06% |
| Songcuya | 3.34% | 1,087 | 975 | 11.49% | 2.32% |
| Tinongtongan | 3.08% | 1,003 | 824 | 21.72% | 4.22% |
| Tuno | 1.18% | 383 | 353 | 8.50% | 1.73% |
| Diplahan Total | 32,585 | 32,428 | 0.48% | 0.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Diplahan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱133,797,900.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,718,191.25 | – |
| 2010 | 69,307,522.74 | 12.30% |
| 2011 | 79,355,447.35 | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 80,912,771.07 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 100,114,231.48 | 23.73% |
| 2014 | 107,523,257.84 | 7.40% |
| 2015 | 119,320,418.97 | 10.97% |
| 2016 | 133,797,900.75 | 12.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Diplahan in the 2015 Census was 32,381 broken down into 7,663 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,221 | 3,774 | 5.62 | |
| 25,818 | 4,684 | 5.51 | |
| 23,909 | 4,686 | 5.10 | |
| 27,889 | 5,681 | 4.91 | |
| 31,084 | 6,542 | 4.75 | |
| 32,381 | 7,663 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Diplahan is 5 to 9, with 4,046 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 238 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 745 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,305 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,046 | 12.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,637 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,032 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,959 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,595 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,212 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,972 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,658 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,548 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,381 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,111 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 817 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 568 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 358 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 246 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 238 | 0.73% |
| Total | 32,428 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Diplahan grew from 15,899 in 1980 to 32,585 in 2020, an increase of 16,686 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 157 people, from the previous population of 32,428 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 15,899 | – | |
| 21,221 | 2.93% | |
| 25,818 | 3.74% | |
| 23,909 | -1.63% | |
| 28,010 | 2.21% | |
| 31,215 | 4.02% | |
| 32,428 | 0.73% | |
| 32,585 | 0.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Diplahan for the year 2019 was 20,729, broken down into 10,497 males and 10,232 females.
Location
The municipal center of Diplahan is situated at approximately 7° 42' North, 122° 59' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 173.2 meters or 568.0 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 Diplahan are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, and Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 793.91 kilometers (493.31 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, 7.85 kilometers (4.88 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, 8.53 kilometers (5.30 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, 9.30 kilometers (5.78 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 13.43 kilometers (8.35 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, 18.29 kilometers (11.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, 18.78 kilometers (11.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 51.92 kilometers (32.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 93.80 kilometers (58.28 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 106.41 kilometers (66.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 107.37 kilometers (66.72 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 117.00 kilometers (72.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 126.03 kilometers (78.31 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
Distance from Manila: 793.91 kilometers (493.31 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.