Northern Mindanao (Region X)
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| Type | region |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Provinces | 5 |
| Cities | 9 |
| Municipalities | 84 |
| Barangays | 2,022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea, Celebes Sea |
| Area (2013) | 204.59 km2 (7899.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,022,768 |
| Density (2020) | 246 / km2 (636 / sq mi) |
Northern Mindanao, officially designated as Region X, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the northern-central section of Mindanao. It covers 5 provinces, namely, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, as well as 2 highly urbanized cities. The regional center is the City of Cagayan de Oro.
Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,022,768. This represented 19.13% of the overall population of the Mindanao island group, or 4.61% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 246 inhabitants per square kilometer or 636 inhabitants per square mile.
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Northern Mindanao is bordered, clockwise from the North, by the Bohol Sea, Iligan Bay, Macajalar Bay, Gingoog Bay, Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Illana Bay, Pagadian Bay, and the Zamboanga Peninsula.
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Local government units
Northern Mindanao has 5 provinces, 84 municipalities, and 9 cities (2 of which are highly urbanized cities administered independently from any province). The total number of barangays in the region is 2,022.
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| Name | Type | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (2013), in km2 | Density (2020), per km2 | City count | Mun count | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukidnon | province | 1,541,308 | 1,415,226 | 1.81% | 10,498.59 | 147 | 2 | 20 | 464 |
| Cagayan de Oro | city (HUC), capital, regional center | 728,402 | 675,950 | 1.59% | 412.80 | 1,765 | – | – | 80 |
| Camiguin | province | 92,808 | 88,478 | 1.01% | 241.44 | 384 | 0 | 5 | 58 |
| Iligan | city (HUC) | 363,115 | 342,618 | 1.23% | 813.37 | 446 | – | – | 44 |
| Lanao del Norte | province | 722,902 | 676,395 | 1.41% | 3,354.16 | 216 | 0 | 22 | 462 |
| Misamis Occidental | province | 617,333 | 602,126 | 0.53% | 2,006.63 | 308 | 3 | 14 | 490 |
| Misamis Oriental | province | 956,900 | 888,509 | 1.57% | 3,131.52 | 306 | 2 | 23 | 424 |
| Northern Mindanao Total | 5,022,768 | 4,689,302 | 1.46% | 20,458.51 | 246 | 9 | 84 | 2,022 | |
Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Northern Mindanao is 5 to 9, with 540,552 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32,463 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 103,417 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 443,717 | 9.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 540,552 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 509,950 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 480,062 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 436,995 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 383,203 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 317,383 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 292,395 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 257,235 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 233,050 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 199,915 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 163,434 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 124,663 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 81,761 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 51,845 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 37,262 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 32,463 | 0.69% |
| Total | 4,689,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Northern Mindanao grew from 162,036 in 1903 to 5,022,768 in 2020, an increase of 4,860,732 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 333,466 people, from the previous population of 4,689,302 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 162,036 | – | |
| 273,415 | 3.36% | |
| 580,857 | 3.84% | |
| 772,322 | 2.97% | |
| 1,101,957 | 3.17% | |
| 1,611,228 | 3.79% | |
| 1,883,408 | 3.18% | |
| 2,226,169 | 3.40% | |
| 2,811,646 | 2.36% | |
| 3,197,059 | 2.44% | |
| 3,505,708 | 2.00% | |
| 3,952,437 | 1.67% | |
| 4,297,323 | 3.09% | |
| 4,689,302 | 1.68% | |
| 5,022,768 | 1.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Northern Mindanao for the year 2019 was 2,855,792.
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Maps utilize OpenStreetMap data available under the Open Data Commons Open Database License.