Titay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 7003 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 350.44 km2 (135.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,994 |
| Density (2020) | 154 / km2 (399 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 52' North, 122° 34' East (7.8678, 122.5605) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.5 meters (408.2 feet) |
Titay is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 350.44 square kilometers or 135.31 square miles which constitutes 10.07% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,994. This represented 8.06% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 1.39% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 154 inhabitants per square kilometer or 399 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Titay has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achasol | 3.82% | 2,060 | 1,892 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Azusano | 2.27% | 1,228 | 1,008 | 21.83% | 4.24% |
| Bangco | 3.49% | 1,884 | 1,577 | 19.47% | 3.81% |
| Camanga | 2.46% | 1,326 | 1,195 | 10.96% | 2.21% |
| Culasian | 2.72% | 1,466 | 1,389 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Dalangin | 5.06% | 2,734 | 3,036 | -9.95% | -2.18% |
| Dalangin Muslim | 2.10% | 1,133 | 779 | 45.44% | 8.20% |
| Dalisay | 2.43% | 1,312 | 1,461 | -10.20% | -2.24% |
| Gomotoc | 1.21% | 651 | 648 | 0.46% | 0.10% |
| Imelda | 1.66% | 898 | 870 | 3.22% | 0.67% |
| Kipit | 3.52% | 1,899 | 1,659 | 14.47% | 2.88% |
| Kitabog | 7.91% | 4,272 | 3,822 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
| La Libertad | 1.57% | 847 | 841 | 0.71% | 0.15% |
| Longilog | 1.65% | 892 | 855 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Mabini | 2.56% | 1,381 | 1,212 | 13.94% | 2.79% |
| Malagandis | 2.71% | 1,464 | 1,094 | 33.82% | 6.32% |
| Mate | 1.74% | 941 | 989 | -4.85% | -1.04% |
| Moalboal | 1.12% | 605 | 645 | -6.20% | -1.34% |
| Namnama | 5.33% | 2,877 | 2,406 | 19.58% | 3.83% |
| New Canaan | 1.13% | 612 | 747 | -18.07% | -4.11% |
| Palomoc | 7.38% | 3,984 | 3,304 | 20.58% | 4.02% |
| Poblacion | 16.30% | 8,799 | 7,906 | 11.30% | 2.28% |
| Poblacion Muslim | 1.34% | 721 | 619 | 16.48% | 3.26% |
| Pulidan | 2.28% | 1,230 | 1,301 | -5.46% | -1.17% |
| San Antonio | 5.29% | 2,854 | 2,726 | 4.70% | 0.97% |
| San Isidro | 2.66% | 1,436 | 1,292 | 11.15% | 2.25% |
| Santa Fe | 2.88% | 1,557 | 1,361 | 14.40% | 2.87% |
| Supit | 1.89% | 1,019 | 1,091 | -6.60% | -1.43% |
| Tugop | 2.56% | 1,384 | 1,432 | -3.35% | -0.72% |
| Tugop Muslim | 0.98% | 528 | 516 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Titay Total | 53,994 | 49,673 | 8.70% | 1.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Titay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱137,819,659.55.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 76,789,112.22 | – |
| 2010 | 81,923,646.98 | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 90,418,356.70 | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 88,528,138.80 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 97,845,737.33 | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 110,742,740.91 | 13.18% |
| 2015 | 125,199,312.82 | 13.05% |
| 2016 | 137,819,659.55 | 10.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Titay in the 2015 Census was 49,623 broken down into 11,138 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,994 | 5,802 | 5.51 | |
| 35,059 | 6,751 | 5.19 | |
| 39,713 | 7,802 | 5.09 | |
| 43,721 | 8,883 | 4.92 | |
| 46,456 | 10,084 | 4.61 | |
| 49,623 | 11,138 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Titay is 5 to 9, with 6,287 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 321 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,143 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,126 | 10.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,287 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,801 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,043 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,359 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,687 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,147 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,925 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,669 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,479 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,059 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,614 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,216 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 814 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 560 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 423 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 321 | 0.65% |
| Total | 49,673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Titay grew from 19,008 in 1970 to 53,994 in 2020, an increase of 34,986 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.77%, or an increase of 4,321 people, from the previous population of 49,673 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,008 | – | |
| 20,005 | 1.03% | |
| 24,983 | 4.54% | |
| 31,994 | 2.50% | |
| 35,065 | 1.73% | |
| 39,730 | 2.71% | |
| 43,723 | 1.33% | |
| 46,456 | 2.23% | |
| 49,673 | 1.28% | |
| 53,994 | 1.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Titay for the year 2019 was 34,950, broken down into 17,988 males and 16,962 females.
Location
The municipal center of Titay is situated at approximately 7° 52' North, 122° 34' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.5 meters or 408.2 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 Titay are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Lamitan, Basilan. The nearest municipalities are Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, and Labason, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 763.28 kilometers (474.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 5.67 kilometers (3.52 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, 10.00 kilometers (6.21 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 16.32 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, 22.22 kilometers (13.81 miles) to the North (N10°W)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 96.73 kilometers (60.11 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 116.99 kilometers (72.70 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Zamboanga City, 119.29 kilometers (74.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 128.87 kilometers (80.07 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 132.95 kilometers (82.61 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 141.66 kilometers (88.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Distance from Manila: 763.28 kilometers (474.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°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.