Catarman, Province of Camiguin
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 9104 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Area (2013) | 53.75 km2 (20.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,569 |
| Density (2020) | 327 / km2 (847 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 7' North, 124° 41' East (9.1246, 124.6757) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Catarman is a coastal municipality in the island province of Camiguin.
The municipality has a land area of 53.75 square kilometers or 20.75 square miles which constitutes 22.26% of Camiguin's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,569. This represented 18.93% of the total population of Camiguin province, or 0.35% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 327 inhabitants per square kilometer or 847 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Catarman 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alga | 4.30% | 756 | 867 | -12.80% | -2.84% |
| Bonbon | 14.33% | 2,518 | 2,437 | 3.32% | 0.69% |
| Bura | 4.89% | 859 | 872 | -1.49% | -0.32% |
| Catibac | 5.24% | 920 | 902 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Compol | 9.39% | 1,650 | 1,398 | 18.03% | 3.55% |
| Lawigan | 6.77% | 1,189 | 935 | 27.17% | 5.19% |
| Liloan | 3.23% | 568 | 551 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Looc | 4.12% | 723 | 770 | -6.10% | -1.32% |
| Mainit | 8.99% | 1,580 | 1,524 | 3.67% | 0.76% |
| Manduao | 4.37% | 768 | 710 | 8.17% | 1.67% |
| Panghiawan | 6.17% | 1,084 | 1,030 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Poblacion | 12.41% | 2,181 | 2,356 | -7.43% | -1.61% |
| Santo Niño | 7.25% | 1,273 | 1,082 | 17.65% | 3.48% |
| Tangaro | 8.54% | 1,500 | 1,364 | 9.97% | 2.02% |
| Catarman Total | 17,569 | 16,798 | 4.59% | 0.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Catarman for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,559,204.98.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,603,833.67 | – |
| 2010 | 35,168,840.07 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 38,249,348.73 | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 38,106,554.47 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 41,962,956.56 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 47,681,382.84 | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 54,383,117.98 | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 59,559,204.98 | 9.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Catarman in the 2015 Census was 16,793 broken down into 4,060 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,886 | 2,735 | 5.08 | |
| 14,749 | 2,978 | 4.95 | |
| 15,370 | 3,236 | 4.75 | |
| 16,047 | 3,576 | 4.49 | |
| 16,378 | 3,727 | 4.39 | |
| 16,793 | 4,060 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catarman is 5 to 9, with 1,818 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 277 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 338 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,489 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,818 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,759 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,499 | 8.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,224 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,133 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 938 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,007 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 956 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 973 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 966 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 736 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 560 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 461 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 367 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 297 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 277 | 1.65% |
| Total | 16,798 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catarman grew from 4,260 in 1903 to 17,569 in 2020, an increase of 13,309 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 771 people, from the previous population of 16,798 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,260 | – | |
| 7,980 | 4.04% | |
| 9,484 | 0.87% | |
| 16,845 | 6.07% | |
| 10,659 | -3.94% | |
| 11,996 | 1.16% | |
| 12,168 | 0.29% | |
| 12,422 | 0.41% | |
| 13,892 | 1.12% | |
| 14,756 | 1.14% | |
| 15,386 | 0.90% | |
| 16,060 | 0.59% | |
| 16,388 | 0.74% | |
| 16,798 | 0.47% | |
| 17,569 | 0.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Catarman for the year 2019 was 13,103, broken down into 6,565 males and 6,538 females.
Location
The municipal center of Catarman is situated at approximately 9° 7' North, 124° 41' East, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 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 Catarman are Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, and Tagbilaran, Bohol. The nearest municipalities are Sagay, Camiguin, Guinsiliban, Camiguin, Mahinog, Camiguin, Mambajao, Camiguin, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, and Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 726.38 kilometers (451.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sagay, Camiguin, 5.72 kilometers (3.55 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Guinsiliban, Camiguin, 12.41 kilometers (7.71 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Mahinog, Camiguin, 12.46 kilometers (7.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Mambajao, Camiguin, 14.52 kilometers (9.02 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, 20.30 kilometers (12.61 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, 22.30 kilometers (13.86 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
Nearest cities
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 57.57 kilometers (35.77 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 64.81 kilometers (40.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 70.90 kilometers (44.05 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 94.41 kilometers (58.66 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Butuan, 95.69 kilometers (59.46 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S79°E)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 106.55 kilometers (66.21 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
Distance from Manila: 726.38 kilometers (451.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.