Olutanga, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 7041 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuguey Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Area (2013) | 113.30 km2 (43.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,438 |
| Density (2020) | 339 / km2 (879 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 19' North, 122° 51' East (7.3084, 122.8451) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.4 meters (60.5 feet) |
Olutanga is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 113.30 square kilometers or 43.75 square miles which constitutes 3.25% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,438. This represented 5.74% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 0.99% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 339 inhabitants per square kilometer or 879 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Olutanga has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateria | 3.85% | 1,478 | 1,161 | 27.30% | 5.21% |
| Calais | 7.51% | 2,886 | 2,295 | 25.75% | 4.94% |
| Esperanza | 2.40% | 923 | 1,089 | -15.24% | -3.42% |
| Fama | 4.59% | 1,763 | 1,622 | 8.69% | 1.77% |
| Galas | 5.25% | 2,017 | 2,166 | -6.88% | -1.49% |
| Gandaan | 3.59% | 1,379 | 1,285 | 7.32% | 1.50% |
| Kahayagan | 3.16% | 1,213 | 1,110 | 9.28% | 1.89% |
| Looc Sapi | 2.97% | 1,141 | 1,108 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Matim | 2.73% | 1,050 | 822 | 27.74% | 5.29% |
| Noque | 2.62% | 1,007 | 911 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Pulo Laum | 3.00% | 1,154 | 1,218 | -5.25% | -1.13% |
| Pulo Mabao | 8.90% | 3,422 | 2,916 | 17.35% | 3.43% |
| San Isidro | 2.23% | 856 | 818 | 4.65% | 0.96% |
| San Jose | 3.56% | 1,369 | 1,205 | 13.61% | 2.72% |
| Santa Maria | 3.50% | 1,346 | 1,356 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Solar | 24.10% | 9,263 | 7,429 | 24.69% | 4.75% |
| Tambanan | 6.36% | 2,444 | 2,233 | 9.45% | 1.92% |
| Villacorte | 5.56% | 2,137 | 1,765 | 21.08% | 4.11% |
| Villagonzalo | 4.14% | 1,590 | 1,162 | 36.83% | 6.82% |
| Olutanga Total | 38,438 | 33,671 | 14.16% | 2.83% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Olutanga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,045,850.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,594,011.88 | – |
| 2010 | 50,353,554.89 | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 55,138,384.35 | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 62,087,529.23 | 12.60% |
| 2013 | 59,424,607.70 | -4.29% |
| 2014 | 66,004,411.04 | 11.07% |
| 2015 | 75,985,739.73 | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 83,045,850.82 | 9.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Olutanga in the 2015 Census was 33,671 broken down into 6,765 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,371 | 3,052 | 5.36 | |
| 17,040 | 3,426 | 4.97 | |
| 22,606 | 4,037 | 5.60 | |
| 27,499 | 4,921 | 5.59 | |
| 28,672 | 5,493 | 5.22 | |
| 33,671 | 6,765 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Olutanga is 10 to 14, with 4,042 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 167 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 789 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,389 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,999 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,042 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,854 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,301 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,933 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,349 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,967 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,605 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,462 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,252 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 934 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 621 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 500 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 308 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 199 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 167 | 0.50% |
| Total | 33,671 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Olutanga grew from 16,926 in 1960 to 38,438 in 2020, an increase of 21,512 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.83%, or an increase of 4,767 people, from the previous population of 33,671 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,926 | – | |
| 16,991 | 0.04% | |
| 15,623 | -1.67% | |
| 14,539 | -1.43% | |
| 16,378 | 1.20% | |
| 17,069 | 0.78% | |
| 22,624 | 6.23% | |
| 27,521 | 2.74% | |
| 28,717 | 1.56% | |
| 33,671 | 3.08% | |
| 38,438 | 2.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Olutanga for the year 2019 was 15,814, broken down into 8,007 males and 7,807 females.
Location
The municipal center of Olutanga is situated at approximately 7° 19' North, 122° 51' East, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.4 meters or 60.5 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 Olutanga are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Lamitan, Basilan, Isabela City, Basilan, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 830.86 kilometers (516.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 13.50 kilometers (8.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, 24.40 kilometers (15.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, 31.08 kilometers (19.31 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, 38.26 kilometers (23.77 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, 41.19 kilometers (25.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 86.86 kilometers (53.97 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Zamboanga City, 95.80 kilometers (59.53 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 105.61 kilometers (65.62 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 117.22 kilometers (72.83 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 130.19 kilometers (80.90 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 144.26 kilometers (89.64 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
Distance from Manila: 830.86 kilometers (516.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°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.