Talakag, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 8708 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 786.40 km2 (303.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 77,027 |
| Density (2020) | 98 / km2 (254 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 14' North, 124° 36' East (8.2322, 124.6035) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 399.1 meters (1,309.1 feet) |
Talakag is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 786.40 square kilometers or 303.63 square miles which constitutes 7.49% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 77,027. This represented 5.00% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 1.53% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 98 inhabitants per square kilometer or 254 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Talakag has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 1 | 0.86% | 662 | 641 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.38% | 1,062 | 1,079 | -1.58% | -0.33% |
| Barangay 3 | 1.90% | 1,467 | 1,703 | -13.86% | -3.09% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.72% | 1,326 | 1,243 | 6.68% | 1.37% |
| Barangay 5 | 2.80% | 2,157 | 2,322 | -7.11% | -1.54% |
| Basak | 2.01% | 1,550 | 1,581 | -1.96% | -0.42% |
| Baylanan | 1.87% | 1,442 | 1,486 | -2.96% | -0.63% |
| Cacaon | 2.89% | 2,229 | 2,262 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Colawingon | 1.74% | 1,337 | 1,185 | 12.83% | 2.57% |
| Cosina | 4.41% | 3,399 | 3,340 | 1.77% | 0.37% |
| Dagumbaan | 3.25% | 2,506 | 2,435 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Dagundalahon | 2.00% | 1,540 | 1,708 | -9.84% | -2.16% |
| Dominorog | 6.25% | 4,816 | 5,838 | -17.51% | -3.97% |
| Indulang | 5.73% | 4,414 | 4,139 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Lantud | 3.65% | 2,809 | 1,854 | 51.51% | 9.14% |
| Lapok | 3.05% | 2,350 | 1,737 | 35.29% | 6.57% |
| Liguron | 2.07% | 1,594 | 1,502 | 6.13% | 1.26% |
| Lingi-on | 1.82% | 1,401 | 1,344 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Lirongan | 5.95% | 4,582 | 3,676 | 24.65% | 4.75% |
| Miarayon | 4.16% | 3,207 | 2,746 | 16.79% | 3.32% |
| Sagaran | 2.44% | 1,877 | 1,474 | 27.34% | 5.22% |
| Salucot | 2.27% | 1,751 | 1,578 | 10.96% | 2.21% |
| San Antonio | 5.27% | 4,061 | 3,847 | 5.56% | 1.15% |
| San Isidro | 9.67% | 7,452 | 6,831 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| San Miguel | 4.40% | 3,391 | 2,939 | 15.38% | 3.06% |
| San Rafael | 4.08% | 3,144 | 2,635 | 19.32% | 3.79% |
| Santo Niño | 4.16% | 3,202 | 3,028 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Tagbak | 2.86% | 2,203 | 1,746 | 26.17% | 5.02% |
| Tikalaan | 5.32% | 4,096 | 3,745 | 9.37% | 1.90% |
| Talakag Total | 77,027 | 71,644 | 7.51% | 1.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Talakag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱223,462,828.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 115,048,164.70 | – |
| 2010 | 120,824,432.40 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 131,465,986.82 | 8.81% |
| 2012 | 128,061,773.98 | -2.59% |
| 2013 | 156,447,382.99 | 22.17% |
| 2014 | 177,465,334.43 | 13.43% |
| 2015 | 204,076,907.83 | 15.00% |
| 2016 | 223,462,828.97 | 9.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Talakag in the 2015 Census was 71,614 broken down into 14,174 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,316 | 6,201 | 5.70 | |
| 39,332 | 7,333 | 5.36 | |
| 48,326 | 8,342 | 5.79 | |
| 53,286 | 10,216 | 5.22 | |
| 67,123 | 13,001 | 5.16 | |
| 71,614 | 14,174 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talakag is 5 to 9, with 9,747 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 333 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,953 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,127 | 11.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,747 | 13.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,790 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,823 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,001 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,782 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,603 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,844 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,287 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,107 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,401 | 3.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,870 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,264 | 1.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 781 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 559 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 372 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 333 | 0.46% |
| Total | 71,644 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talakag grew from 8,298 in 1918 to 77,027 in 2020, an increase of 68,729 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 5,383 people, from the previous population of 71,644 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 8,298 | – | |
| 8,126 | -0.10% | |
| 9,661 | 1.79% | |
| 17,006 | 5.10% | |
| 22,649 | 2.84% | |
| 22,538 | -0.10% | |
| 25,055 | 2.14% | |
| 35,379 | 3.51% | |
| 39,378 | 2.03% | |
| 48,326 | 4.49% | |
| 53,316 | 1.36% | |
| 67,123 | 8.74% | |
| 71,644 | 1.25% | |
| 77,027 | 1.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Talakag for the year 2019 was 43,838, broken down into 22,524 males and 21,314 females.
Location
The municipal center of Talakag is situated at approximately 8° 14' North, 124° 36' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 399.1 meters or 1,309.1 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 Talakag are Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, and Valencia, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Baungon, Bukidnon, Libona, Bukidnon, Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur, Opol, Misamis Oriental, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and Kapai, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 806.79 kilometers (501.32 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Baungon, Bukidnon, 12.79 kilometers (7.95 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Libona, Bukidnon, 19.13 kilometers (11.89 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur, 27.54 kilometers (17.11 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Opol, Misamis Oriental, 32.06 kilometers (19.92 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, 32.25 kilometers (20.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Kapai, Lanao del Sur, 32.66 kilometers (20.29 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
Nearest cities
- Cagayan de Oro, 28.28 kilometers (17.57 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 37.06 kilometers (23.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Iligan, 40.26 kilometers (25.02 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 43.43 kilometers (26.99 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 58.68 kilometers (36.46 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 64.81 kilometers (40.27 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
Distance from Manila: 806.79 kilometers (501.32 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.