Baungon, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 8707 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 328.34 km2 (126.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,111 |
| Density (2020) | 113 / km2 (293 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 19' North, 124° 41' East (8.3125, 124.6871) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 427.5 meters (1,402.3 feet) |
Baungon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 328.34 square kilometers or 126.77 square miles which constitutes 3.13% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,111. This represented 2.41% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 0.74% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 113 inhabitants per square kilometer or 293 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baungon has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balintad | 1.76% | 654 | 539 | 21.34% | 4.15% |
| Buenavista | 1.71% | 634 | 916 | -30.79% | -7.45% |
| Danatag | 6.60% | 2,450 | 2,561 | -4.33% | -0.93% |
| Imbatug | 20.17% | 7,487 | 6,363 | 17.66% | 3.48% |
| Kalilangan | 1.76% | 652 | 680 | -4.12% | -0.88% |
| Lacolac | 1.36% | 506 | 608 | -16.78% | -3.79% |
| Langaon | 3.36% | 1,246 | 1,087 | 14.63% | 2.92% |
| Liboran | 9.24% | 3,428 | 3,358 | 2.08% | 0.44% |
| Lingating | 12.74% | 4,728 | 4,175 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| Mabuhay | 4.31% | 1,599 | 1,529 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Mabunga | 3.46% | 1,285 | 1,272 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Nicdao | 6.74% | 2,502 | 2,159 | 15.89% | 3.15% |
| Pualas | 8.76% | 3,251 | 2,524 | 28.80% | 5.47% |
| Salimbalan | 8.49% | 3,151 | 3,189 | -1.19% | -0.25% |
| San Miguel | 2.56% | 951 | 1,032 | -7.85% | -1.71% |
| San Vicente | 6.97% | 2,587 | 2,344 | 10.37% | 2.10% |
| Baungon Total | 37,111 | 34,336 | 8.08% | 1.65% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baungon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,317,927.70.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,673,778.73 | – |
| 2010 | 73,867,403.67 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 80,044,382.22 | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 79,671,065.21 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 92,261,582.46 | 15.80% |
| 2014 | 102,512,711.61 | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 117,453,699.40 | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 129,317,927.70 | 10.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baungon in the 2015 Census was 34,290 broken down into 7,598 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,731 | 3,599 | 5.48 | |
| 22,597 | 4,247 | 5.32 | |
| 26,687 | 5,141 | 5.19 | |
| 29,757 | 5,995 | 4.96 | |
| 32,868 | 7,453 | 4.41 | |
| 34,290 | 7,598 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baungon is 5 to 9, with 4,462 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 227 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 845 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,627 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,462 | 13.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,906 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,298 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,039 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,830 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,279 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,089 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,674 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,518 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,417 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,186 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 849 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 509 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 312 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 269 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 227 | 0.66% |
| Total | 34,336 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baungon grew from 727 in 1918 to 37,111 in 2020, an increase of 36,384 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 2,775 people, from the previous population of 34,336 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 727 | – | |
| 2,345 | 6.03% | |
| 3,927 | 5.43% | |
| 7,617 | 6.00% | |
| 11,251 | 3.89% | |
| 14,974 | 5.90% | |
| 18,320 | 4.11% | |
| 19,774 | 0.77% | |
| 22,617 | 2.55% | |
| 26,695 | 3.62% | |
| 29,757 | 1.51% | |
| 32,868 | 3.69% | |
| 34,336 | 0.84% | |
| 37,111 | 1.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baungon for the year 2019 was 24,874, broken down into 12,922 males and 11,952 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baungon is situated at approximately 8° 19' North, 124° 41' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 427.5 meters or 1,402.3 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 Baungon are Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Iligan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Valencia, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Libona, Bukidnon, Talakag, Bukidnon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Opol, Misamis Oriental, and Sumilao, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 803.59 kilometers (499.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Libona, Bukidnon, 6.68 kilometers (4.15 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Talakag, Bukidnon, 12.79 kilometers (7.95 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, 20.33 kilometers (12.63 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, 26.12 kilometers (16.23 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Opol, Misamis Oriental, 26.21 kilometers (16.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Sumilao, Bukidnon, 28.77 kilometers (17.87 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Nearest cities
- Cagayan de Oro, 19.49 kilometers (12.11 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 32.49 kilometers (20.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Iligan, 50.33 kilometers (31.27 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 51.84 kilometers (32.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 56.13 kilometers (34.88 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 63.43 kilometers (39.41 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Distance from Manila: 803.59 kilometers (499.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.