Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 8722 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 328.35 km2 (126.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 65,974 |
| Density (2020) | 201 / km2 (520 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 124° 59' East (8.0262, 124.9880) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 806.3 meters (2,644.5 feet) |
Lantapan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 328.35 square kilometers or 126.78 square miles which constitutes 3.13% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 65,974. This represented 4.28% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 1.31% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 201 inhabitants per square kilometer or 520 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lantapan has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alanib | 10.54% | 6,952 | 6,436 | 8.02% | 1.64% |
| Baclayon | 2.78% | 1,834 | 1,881 | -2.50% | -0.53% |
| Balila | 6.29% | 4,151 | 3,747 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Bantuanon | 9.25% | 6,102 | 6,130 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Basak | 5.69% | 3,752 | 3,373 | 11.24% | 2.27% |
| Bugcaon | 8.85% | 5,839 | 5,412 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Capitan Juan | 3.25% | 2,147 | 2,156 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Cawayan | 4.40% | 2,902 | 2,710 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Ka-atoan | 2.63% | 1,738 | 1,775 | -2.08% | -0.44% |
| Kibangay | 12.87% | 8,494 | 7,867 | 7.97% | 1.63% |
| Kulasihan | 10.63% | 7,010 | 6,433 | 8.97% | 1.82% |
| Poblacion | 12.81% | 8,453 | 8,025 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Songco | 6.38% | 4,206 | 3,737 | 12.55% | 2.52% |
| Victory | 3.63% | 2,394 | 2,094 | 14.33% | 2.86% |
| Lantapan Total | 65,974 | 61,776 | 6.80% | 1.39% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lantapan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱159,743,634.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90,415,225.78 | – |
| 2010 | 95,341,827.27 | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 103,592,391.33 | 8.65% |
| 2012 | 103,185,333.62 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 113,770,999.13 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 129,632,058.88 | 13.94% |
| 2015 | 144,897,550.04 | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 159,743,634.86 | 10.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lantapan in the 2015 Census was 61,265 broken down into 12,967 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,574 | 5,826 | 5.76 | |
| 36,935 | 6,649 | 5.55 | |
| 42,383 | 7,880 | 5.38 | |
| 51,133 | 10,223 | 5.00 | |
| 55,777 | 11,361 | 4.91 | |
| 61,265 | 12,967 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lantapan is 5 to 9, with 8,037 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 283 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,696 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,583 | 10.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,037 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,252 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,462 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,733 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,198 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,954 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,756 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,174 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,850 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,175 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,737 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,283 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 793 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 458 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 352 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 283 | 0.46% |
| Total | 61,776 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lantapan grew from 14,523 in 1970 to 65,974 in 2020, an increase of 51,451 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 4,198 people, from the previous population of 61,776 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,523 | – | |
| 20,006 | 6.64% | |
| 22,678 | 2.54% | |
| 33,581 | 4.00% | |
| 36,943 | 1.80% | |
| 42,383 | 2.99% | |
| 51,406 | 2.70% | |
| 55,934 | 3.12% | |
| 61,776 | 1.91% | |
| 65,974 | 1.39% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lantapan for the year 2019 was 36,248, broken down into 18,570 males and 17,678 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lantapan is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 806.3 meters or 2,644.5 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 Lantapan are Valencia, Bukidnon, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Maramag, Bukidnon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, Quezon, Bukidnon, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, Sumilao, Bukidnon, and Impasugong, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 852.57 kilometers (529.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maramag, Bukidnon, 26.21 kilometers (16.28 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Pangantucan, Bukidnon, 28.44 kilometers (17.67 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Quezon, Bukidnon, 30.55 kilometers (18.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, 31.56 kilometers (19.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Sumilao, Bukidnon, 33.16 kilometers (20.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Impasugong, Bukidnon, 33.98 kilometers (21.11 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Nearest cities
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 12.57 kilometers (7.81 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 20.94 kilometers (13.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 68.15 kilometers (42.35 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 81.78 kilometers (50.82 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 83.03 kilometers (51.60 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Iligan, 90.54 kilometers (56.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
Distance from Manila: 852.57 kilometers (529.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°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.