Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 8720 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 304.13 km2 (117.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,897 |
| Density (2020) | 138 / km2 (357 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 34' North, 124° 59' East (7.5678, 124.9903) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 371.3 meters (1,218.0 feet) |
Kibawe is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 304.13 square kilometers or 117.43 square miles which constitutes 2.90% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,897. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 138 inhabitants per square kilometer or 357 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kibawe has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balintawak | 1.95% | 815 | 806 | 1.12% | 0.23% |
| Bukang Liwayway | 1.96% | 823 | 960 | -14.27% | -3.19% |
| Cagawasan | 2.53% | 1,060 | 919 | 15.34% | 3.05% |
| East Kibawe | 7.52% | 3,150 | 3,031 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Gutapol | 3.80% | 1,591 | 1,727 | -7.87% | -1.71% |
| Kiorao | 1.56% | 653 | 655 | -0.31% | -0.06% |
| Kisawa | 2.66% | 1,114 | 843 | 32.15% | 6.04% |
| Labuagon | 4.22% | 1,769 | 1,983 | -10.79% | -2.38% |
| Magsaysay | 4.49% | 1,883 | 1,731 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| Marapangi | 5.29% | 2,216 | 2,206 | 0.45% | 0.10% |
| Mascariñas | 1.80% | 754 | 682 | 10.56% | 2.13% |
| Natulongan | 8.06% | 3,376 | 3,211 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
| New Kidapawan | 3.60% | 1,508 | 1,587 | -4.98% | -1.07% |
| Old Kibawe | 7.50% | 3,142 | 2,353 | 33.53% | 6.28% |
| Palma | 5.53% | 2,317 | 2,185 | 6.04% | 1.24% |
| Pinamula | 4.14% | 1,736 | 1,400 | 24.00% | 4.63% |
| Romagooc | 5.83% | 2,442 | 2,384 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Sampaguita | 3.72% | 1,559 | 1,431 | 8.94% | 1.82% |
| Sanipon | 2.53% | 1,062 | 932 | 13.95% | 2.79% |
| Spring | 4.42% | 1,850 | 1,551 | 19.28% | 3.78% |
| Talahiron | 8.43% | 3,532 | 3,092 | 14.23% | 2.84% |
| Tumaras | 2.10% | 880 | 767 | 14.73% | 2.94% |
| West Kibawe | 6.36% | 2,665 | 3,176 | -16.09% | -3.62% |
| Kibawe Total | 41,897 | 39,612 | 5.77% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kibawe for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱125,075,992.02.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,237,947.69 | – |
| 2010 | 76,590,283.51 | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 80,339,705.43 | 4.90% |
| 2012 | 82,668,310.05 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 89,438,728.29 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 104,617,742.32 | 16.97% |
| 2015 | 118,095,113.54 | 12.88% |
| 2016 | 125,075,992.02 | 5.91% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kibawe in the 2015 Census was 39,561 broken down into 8,872 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,605 | 5,292 | 5.41 | |
| 30,765 | 5,996 | 5.13 | |
| 32,955 | 6,413 | 5.14 | |
| 35,210 | 7,293 | 4.83 | |
| 35,740 | 7,775 | 4.60 | |
| 39,561 | 8,872 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kibawe is 5 to 9, with 5,002 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 351 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 901 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,159 | 10.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,002 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,411 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,714 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,579 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,020 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,427 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,293 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,136 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,986 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,704 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,351 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,003 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 733 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 469 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 373 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 351 | 0.89% |
| Total | 39,612 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kibawe grew from 2,947 in 1939 to 41,897 in 2020, an increase of 38,950 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 2,285 people, from the previous population of 39,612 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,588 | 6.78% | |
| 35,728 | 17.72% | |
| 56,239 | 4.54% | |
| 26,407 | -14.08% | |
| 26,949 | 0.41% | |
| 28,608 | 0.60% | |
| 30,783 | 1.38% | |
| 32,955 | 1.47% | |
| 35,213 | 0.92% | |
| 35,767 | 0.57% | |
| 39,612 | 1.96% | |
| 41,897 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kibawe for the year 2019 was 25,754, broken down into 13,291 males and 12,463 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kibawe is situated at approximately 7° 34' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 371.3 meters or 1,218.0 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 Kibawe are Valencia, Bukidnon, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Davao City, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Damulog, Bukidnon, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, and Maramag, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 891.74 kilometers (554.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dangcagan, Bukidnon, 4.90 kilometers (3.04 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Kitaotao, Bukidnon, 8.10 kilometers (5.03 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Kadingilan, Bukidnon, 9.56 kilometers (5.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Damulog, Bukidnon, 11.13 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Don Carlos, Bukidnon, 12.84 kilometers (7.98 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Maramag, Bukidnon, 21.44 kilometers (13.32 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Nearest cities
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 38.64 kilometers (24.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 62.88 kilometers (39.07 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 66.79 kilometers (41.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 81.95 kilometers (50.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Davao City, 88.10 kilometers (54.74 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Cotabato City, 90.63 kilometers (56.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
Distance from Manila: 891.74 kilometers (554.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.