Payao, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 7008 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuguey Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 192.33 km2 (74.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,952 |
| Density (2020) | 182 / km2 (471 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 35' North, 122° 48' East (7.5858, 122.8023) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.7 feet) |
Payao is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 192.33 square kilometers or 74.26 square miles which constitutes 5.52% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,952. This represented 5.22% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 182 inhabitants per square kilometer or 471 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Payao has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balian | 3.99% | 1,393 | 1,225 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Balogo | 1.66% | 581 | 559 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Balungisan | 5.59% | 1,954 | 1,805 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Binangonan | 2.01% | 703 | 629 | 11.76% | 2.37% |
| Bulacan | 2.75% | 961 | 1,187 | -19.04% | -4.35% |
| Bulawan | 9.93% | 3,472 | 3,148 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Calape | 2.29% | 801 | 730 | 9.73% | 1.97% |
| Dalama | 1.72% | 601 | 565 | 6.37% | 1.31% |
| Fatima | 1.63% | 569 | 540 | 5.37% | 1.11% |
| Guintolan | 5.29% | 1,850 | 1,376 | 34.45% | 6.43% |
| Guiwan | 5.90% | 2,062 | 2,078 | -0.77% | -0.16% |
| Katipunan | 4.76% | 1,665 | 1,498 | 11.15% | 2.25% |
| Kima | 3.55% | 1,240 | 1,166 | 6.35% | 1.30% |
| Kulasian | 3.35% | 1,171 | 996 | 17.57% | 3.47% |
| Kulisap | 2.55% | 892 | 864 | 3.24% | 0.67% |
| La Fortuna | 2.10% | 734 | 756 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Labatan | 4.70% | 1,641 | 1,699 | -3.41% | -0.73% |
| Mayabo | 0.92% | 322 | 265 | 21.51% | 4.19% |
| Minundas | 2.07% | 725 | 593 | 22.26% | 4.32% |
| Mountain View | 1.50% | 526 | 475 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Nanan | 2.60% | 908 | 920 | -1.30% | -0.28% |
| Poblacion | 16.59% | 5,798 | 4,809 | 20.57% | 4.02% |
| San Isidro | 2.03% | 711 | 648 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| San Roque | 1.38% | 483 | 434 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| San Vicente | 2.01% | 704 | 547 | 28.70% | 5.45% |
| Silal | 2.54% | 888 | 737 | 20.49% | 4.00% |
| Sumilong | 1.50% | 526 | 597 | -11.89% | -2.63% |
| Talaptap | 1.17% | 408 | 351 | 16.24% | 3.22% |
| Upper Sumilong | 1.90% | 663 | 489 | 35.58% | 6.62% |
| Payao Total | 34,952 | 31,686 | 10.31% | 2.09% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Payao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,251,196.08.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,969,170.39 | – |
| 2010 | 56,455,624.29 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 61,101,619.04 | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 59,313,204.49 | -2.93% |
| 2013 | 67,146,422.12 | 13.21% |
| 2014 | 76,053,299.01 | 13.26% |
| 2015 | 86,677,030.98 | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 95,251,196.08 | 9.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Payao in the 2015 Census was 31,642 broken down into 6,943 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,834 | 4,417 | 5.40 | |
| 25,005 | 4,767 | 5.25 | |
| 27,036 | 5,381 | 5.02 | |
| 27,623 | 5,737 | 4.81 | |
| 29,755 | 6,968 | 4.27 | |
| 31,642 | 6,943 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Payao is 5 to 9, with 4,095 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 227 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 748 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,179 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,095 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,036 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,314 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,715 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,378 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,982 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,836 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,593 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,598 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,252 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 957 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 708 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 497 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 328 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 243 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 227 | 0.72% |
| Total | 31,686 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Payao grew from 17,526 in 1980 to 34,952 in 2020, an increase of 17,426 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.09%, or an increase of 3,266 people, from the previous population of 31,686 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
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| – | – | |
| 17,526 | – | |
| 23,937 | 3.17% | |
| 25,013 | 0.83% | |
| 27,036 | 1.68% | |
| 27,623 | 0.30% | |
| 29,755 | 2.74% | |
| 31,686 | 1.20% | |
| 34,952 | 2.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Payao for the year 2019 was 20,612, broken down into 10,856 males and 9,756 females.
Location
The municipal center of Payao is situated at approximately 7° 35' North, 122° 48' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.7 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 Payao are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Lamitan, Basilan, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 799.94 kilometers (497.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 14.88 kilometers (9.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.74 kilometers (9.78 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, 17.60 kilometers (10.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 17.79 kilometers (11.05 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 19.05 kilometers (11.83 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 23.23 kilometers (14.44 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 74.70 kilometers (46.42 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Zamboanga City, 110.12 kilometers (68.42 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 116.98 kilometers (72.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 125.46 kilometers (77.96 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 125.91 kilometers (78.24 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 130.59 kilometers (81.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
Distance from Manila: 799.94 kilometers (497.06 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.