Tangcal, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 9220 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 178.62 km2 (68.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,075 |
| Density (2020) | 90 / km2 (233 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 60' North, 123° 60' East (7.9963, 123.9969) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 646.9 meters (2,121.7 feet) |
Tangcal is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 178.62 square kilometers or 68.97 square miles which constitutes 5.33% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,075. This represented 2.22% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 90 inhabitants per square kilometer or 233 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tangcal has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayabao | 7.30% | 1,174 | 1,116 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Berwar | 5.05% | 811 | 745 | 8.86% | 1.80% |
| Big Banisilon | 8.50% | 1,366 | 1,356 | 0.74% | 0.15% |
| Big Meladoc | 3.68% | 592 | 537 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Bubong | 5.17% | 831 | 790 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Lamaosa | 4.81% | 773 | 697 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Linao | 4.64% | 746 | 700 | 6.57% | 1.35% |
| Lindongan | 2.43% | 390 | 348 | 12.07% | 2.43% |
| Lingco-an | 3.90% | 627 | 575 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Papan | 3.10% | 499 | 480 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| Pelingkingan | 7.58% | 1,218 | 1,172 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Poblacion | 16.58% | 2,666 | 2,561 | 4.10% | 0.85% |
| Poona Kapatagan | 3.21% | 516 | 516 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Punod | 3.71% | 597 | 508 | 17.52% | 3.46% |
| Small Banisilon | 5.00% | 804 | 753 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| Small Meladoc | 2.30% | 369 | 356 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Somiorang | 4.33% | 696 | 658 | 5.78% | 1.19% |
| Tangcal Proper | 8.71% | 1,400 | 1,313 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Tangcal Total | 16,075 | 15,181 | 5.89% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tangcal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,177,971.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,925,655.69 | – |
| 2010 | 35,744,699.83 | 5.36% |
| 2011 | 38,768,715.27 | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 37,425,896.17 | -3.46% |
| 2013 | 44,323,904.90 | 18.43% |
| 2014 | 50,194,328.55 | 13.24% |
| 2015 | 57,259,460.48 | 14.08% |
| 2016 | 63,177,971.82 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tangcal in the 2015 Census was 15,178 broken down into 2,405 households or an average of 6.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,439 | 997 | 4.45 | |
| 4,904 | 1,056 | 4.64 | |
| 6,117 | 895 | 6.83 | |
| 9,351 | 1,568 | 5.96 | |
| 12,588 | 2,080 | 6.05 | |
| 15,178 | 2,405 | 6.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tangcal is 5 to 9, with 2,507 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 475 | 3.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,381 | 15.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,507 | 16.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,123 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,641 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,205 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,085 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 988 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 870 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 640 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 523 | 3.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 289 | 1.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 198 | 1.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 0.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 0.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 0.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.12% |
| Total | 15,181 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tangcal grew from 5,338 in 1960 to 16,075 in 2020, an increase of 10,737 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 894 people, from the previous population of 15,181 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,338 | – | |
| 6,309 | 1.65% | |
| 12,140 | 14.04% | |
| 3,928 | -20.20% | |
| 4,439 | 1.23% | |
| 4,904 | 1.88% | |
| 6,117 | 4.85% | |
| 9,351 | 6.03% | |
| 12,588 | 11.43% | |
| 15,181 | 3.63% | |
| 16,075 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tangcal for the year 2019 was 6,718, broken down into 3,455 males and 3,263 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tangcal is situated at approximately 7° 60' North, 123° 60' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 646.9 meters or 2,121.7 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 Tangcal are Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, Munai, Lanao del Norte, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, and Bacolod, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 792.96 kilometers (492.72 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, 3.38 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 8.97 kilometers (5.57 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Munai, Lanao del Norte, 12.64 kilometers (7.85 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 12.78 kilometers (7.94 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 16.67 kilometers (10.36 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, 18.23 kilometers (11.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
Nearest cities
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 15.60 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 21.22 kilometers (13.18 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 37.95 kilometers (23.58 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Iligan, 38.38 kilometers (23.85 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 50.99 kilometers (31.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 60.88 kilometers (37.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Distance from Manila: 792.96 kilometers (492.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.