Iligan
| Type | city (highly urbanized) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Barangay count | 44 |
| Postal code | 9200 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 813.37 km2 (314.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 363,115 |
| Density (2020) | 446 / km2 (1,156 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 14' North, 124° 14' East (8.2286, 124.2381) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.8 feet) |
Iligan is a coastal highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, Iligan is commonly grouped with the province of Lanao del Norte.
The city has a land area of 813.37 square kilometers or 314.04 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 363,115. This represented 7.23% of the total population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 446 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,156 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Iligan has 44 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuno | 1.61% | 5,841 | 5,423 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| Acmac | 1.89% | 6,856 | 6,471 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Bagong Silang | 1.68% | 6,104 | 6,978 | -12.53% | -2.78% |
| Bonbonon | 0.66% | 2,381 | 1,786 | 33.31% | 6.24% |
| Bunawan | 0.56% | 2,025 | 2,218 | -8.70% | -1.90% |
| Buru-un | 4.64% | 16,835 | 15,164 | 11.02% | 2.22% |
| Dalipuga | 5.91% | 21,470 | 19,721 | 8.87% | 1.80% |
| Del Carmen | 2.66% | 9,662 | 8,423 | 14.71% | 2.93% |
| Digkilaan | 1.59% | 5,764 | 5,208 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
| Ditucalan | 1.11% | 4,039 | 3,385 | 19.32% | 3.79% |
| Dulag | 0.33% | 1,185 | 1,216 | -2.55% | -0.54% |
| Hinaplanon | 4.25% | 15,424 | 12,346 | 24.93% | 4.80% |
| Hindang | 0.26% | 953 | 913 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Kabacsanan | 0.65% | 2,362 | 2,123 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
| Kalilangan | 0.47% | 1,718 | 1,442 | 19.14% | 3.76% |
| Kiwalan | 2.12% | 7,710 | 7,464 | 3.30% | 0.68% |
| Lanipao | 0.80% | 2,891 | 2,759 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Luinab | 3.06% | 11,108 | 8,603 | 29.12% | 5.53% |
| Mahayhay | 2.19% | 7,965 | 9,179 | -13.23% | -2.94% |
| Mainit | 0.74% | 2,700 | 2,588 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Mandulog | 1.18% | 4,283 | 3,867 | 10.76% | 2.17% |
| Maria Cristina | 3.25% | 11,811 | 11,383 | 3.76% | 0.78% |
| Palao | 2.97% | 10,778 | 9,600 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Panoroganan | 0.44% | 1,586 | 4,806 | -67.00% | -20.81% |
| Poblacion | 1.00% | 3,613 | 3,470 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Puga-an | 2.08% | 7,555 | 7,460 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| Rogongon | 2.09% | 7,592 | 5,786 | 31.21% | 5.88% |
| San Miguel | 1.05% | 3,801 | 4,955 | -23.29% | -5.43% |
| San Roque | 1.46% | 5,292 | 4,740 | 11.65% | 2.35% |
| Santa Elena | 2.97% | 10,771 | 9,735 | 10.64% | 2.15% |
| Santa Filomena | 1.93% | 7,005 | 6,615 | 5.90% | 1.21% |
| Santiago | 2.54% | 9,212 | 8,814 | 4.52% | 0.93% |
| Santo Rosario | 0.51% | 1,839 | 2,174 | -15.41% | -3.46% |
| Saray-Tibanga | 2.58% | 9,386 | 10,171 | -7.72% | -1.68% |
| Suarez | 5.14% | 18,649 | 16,657 | 11.96% | 2.41% |
| Tambacan | 5.30% | 19,261 | 17,616 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Tibanga | 2.23% | 8,089 | 9,595 | -15.70% | -3.53% |
| Tipanoy | 4.21% | 15,287 | 14,730 | 3.78% | 0.78% |
| Tominobo Proper | 2.66% | 9,676 | 8,780 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Tominobo Upper | 1.02% | 3,702 | 3,429 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Tubod | 9.15% | 33,243 | 31,913 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| Ubaldo Laya | 3.75% | 13,626 | 11,950 | 14.03% | 2.80% |
| Upper Hinaplanon | 1.80% | 6,551 | 5,464 | 19.89% | 3.89% |
| Villa Verde | 1.52% | 5,514 | 5,498 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Iligan Total | 363,115 | 342,618 | 5.98% | 1.23% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Iligan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,632,080,794.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,077,579,212.40 | – |
| 2010 | 1,064,350,927.71 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 1,160,764,608.69 | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 1,057,237,932.37 | -8.92% |
| 2013 | 1,162,168,354.85 | 9.92% |
| 2014 | 1,280,744,521.63 | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 1,480,547,666.67 | 15.60% |
| 2016 | 1,632,080,794.29 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Iligan in the 2015 Census was 339,057 broken down into 76,593 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225,935 | 41,791 | 5.41 | |
| 271,019 | 51,629 | 5.25 | |
| 284,438 | 57,179 | 4.97 | |
| 306,696 | 62,241 | 4.93 | |
| 321,156 | 67,965 | 4.73 | |
| 339,057 | 76,593 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iligan is 15 to 19, with 38,607 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2,072 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6,972 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 29,371 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 36,197 | 10.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 34,991 | 10.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 38,607 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 33,997 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 27,633 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 23,412 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 21,694 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 19,272 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 17,652 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 15,676 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 12,982 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 9,848 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 6,278 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 3,572 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 2,392 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 2,072 | 0.60% |
| Total | 342,618 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iligan grew from 104,493 in 1970 to 363,115 in 2020, an increase of 258,622 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 20,497 people, from the previous population of 342,618 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 104,493 | – | |
| 118,778 | 2.60% | |
| 167,358 | 7.10% | |
| 226,568 | 3.08% | |
| 273,004 | 3.55% | |
| 285,061 | 0.93% | |
| 308,046 | 1.08% | |
| 322,821 | 1.72% | |
| 342,618 | 1.14% | |
| 363,115 | 1.23% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Iligan for the year 2019 was 184,058, broken down into 87,162 males and 96,896 females.
Location
The city center of Iligan is situated at approximately 8° 14' North, 124° 14' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.8 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 Iligan are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Matungao, Lanao del Norte, and Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 788.39 kilometers (489.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Linamon, Lanao del Norte, 9.60 kilometers (5.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 11.99 kilometers (7.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Baloi, Lanao del Norte, 12.76 kilometers (7.93 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Lugait, Misamis Oriental, 12.87 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 13.16 kilometers (8.18 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, 16.88 kilometers (10.49 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 25.58 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 44.23 kilometers (27.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 48.25 kilometers (29.98 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 53.19 kilometers (33.05 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 55.42 kilometers (34.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 56.80 kilometers (35.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
Distance from Manila: 788.39 kilometers (489.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.