Aloran, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 38 |
| Postal code | 7206 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 118.06 km2 (45.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,934 |
| Density (2020) | 237 / km2 (613 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 25' North, 123° 49' East (8.4166, 123.8198) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Aloran is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 118.06 square kilometers or 45.58 square miles which constitutes 5.88% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,934. This represented 4.52% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 237 inhabitants per square kilometer or 613 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aloran has 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balintonga | 1.72% | 481 | 411 | 17.03% | 3.37% |
| Banisilon | 2.82% | 788 | 688 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
| Burgos | 1.87% | 523 | 506 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Calube | 1.97% | 550 | 373 | 47.45% | 8.52% |
| Caputol | 3.07% | 858 | 954 | -10.06% | -2.21% |
| Casusan | 3.72% | 1,040 | 1,053 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Conat | 4.75% | 1,328 | 1,280 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Culpan | 2.13% | 596 | 589 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Dalisay | 2.15% | 600 | 744 | -19.35% | -4.43% |
| Dullan | 3.77% | 1,052 | 1,073 | -1.96% | -0.42% |
| Ibabao | 2.85% | 795 | 821 | -3.17% | -0.68% |
| Labo | 3.84% | 1,072 | 1,084 | -1.11% | -0.23% |
| Lawa-an | 3.60% | 1,007 | 888 | 13.40% | 2.68% |
| Lobogon | 4.09% | 1,142 | 1,240 | -7.90% | -1.72% |
| Lumbayao | 2.72% | 761 | 632 | 20.41% | 3.99% |
| Macubon | 0.82% | 229 | 283 | -19.08% | -4.36% |
| Makawa | 3.24% | 904 | 910 | -0.66% | -0.14% |
| Manamong | 1.46% | 407 | 430 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Matipaz | 1.68% | 469 | 502 | -6.57% | -1.42% |
| Maular | 4.70% | 1,312 | 1,206 | 8.79% | 1.79% |
| Mitazan | 1.68% | 468 | 667 | -29.84% | -7.19% |
| Mohon | 3.39% | 948 | 1,023 | -7.33% | -1.59% |
| Monterico | 1.99% | 556 | 527 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Nabuna | 1.64% | 457 | 426 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Ospital | 1.87% | 522 | 515 | 1.36% | 0.28% |
| Palayan | 4.67% | 1,305 | 1,193 | 9.39% | 1.91% |
| Pelong | 5.21% | 1,456 | 1,382 | 5.35% | 1.10% |
| Roxas | 0.51% | 142 | 188 | -24.47% | -5.74% |
| San Pedro | 0.69% | 194 | 196 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Santa Ana | 1.85% | 516 | 601 | -14.14% | -3.16% |
| Sinampongan | 2.07% | 577 | 586 | -1.54% | -0.33% |
| Taguanao | 1.02% | 284 | 272 | 4.41% | 0.91% |
| Tawi-tawi | 3.39% | 948 | 867 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Toril | 1.86% | 519 | 509 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Tubod | 3.18% | 887 | 793 | 11.85% | 2.39% |
| Tuburan | 4.08% | 1,139 | 1,158 | -1.64% | -0.35% |
| Tugaya | 1.18% | 331 | 314 | 5.41% | 1.12% |
| Zamora | 2.76% | 771 | 741 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Aloran Total | 27,934 | 27,625 | 1.12% | 0.23% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aloran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱85,233,359.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,530,295.17 | – |
| 2010 | 48,757,292.29 | 4.79% |
| 2011 | 53,584,676.41 | 9.90% |
| 2012 | 52,600,008.01 | -1.84% |
| 2013 | 59,521,403.38 | 13.16% |
| 2014 | 67,944,552.41 | 14.15% |
| 2015 | 78,035,795.21 | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 85,233,359.94 | 9.22% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aloran in the 2015 Census was 27,566 broken down into 6,383 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,798 | 3,994 | 5.21 | |
| 22,275 | 4,429 | 5.03 | |
| 23,116 | 4,766 | 4.85 | |
| 23,449 | 5,306 | 4.42 | |
| 26,608 | 6,074 | 4.38 | |
| 27,566 | 6,383 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aloran is 10 to 14, with 2,888 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 381 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 472 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,221 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,775 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,888 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,515 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,127 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,910 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,686 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,729 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,720 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,689 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,390 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,208 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 997 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 826 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 598 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 493 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 381 | 1.38% |
| Total | 27,625 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aloran grew from 8,016 in 1918 to 27,934 in 2020, an increase of 19,918 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 309 people, from the previous population of 27,625 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 8,016 | – | |
| 12,564 | 2.27% | |
| 13,052 | 0.39% | |
| 15,601 | 1.58% | |
| 18,540 | 1.70% | |
| 20,515 | 2.05% | |
| 20,822 | 0.30% | |
| 20,812 | 0.00% | |
| 22,275 | 1.28% | |
| 23,127 | 0.81% | |
| 23,450 | 0.19% | |
| 26,630 | 4.74% | |
| 27,625 | 0.70% | |
| 27,934 | 0.23% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aloran for the year 2019 was 21,277, broken down into 10,591 males and 10,686 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aloran is situated at approximately 8° 25' North, 123° 49' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 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 Aloran are Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Panaon, Misamis Occidental, Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, Tudela, Misamis Occidental, and Concepcion, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 749.89 kilometers (465.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panaon, Misamis Occidental, 6.15 kilometers (3.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, 9.37 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, 16.00 kilometers (9.94 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Tudela, Misamis Occidental, 19.41 kilometers (12.06 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Concepcion, Misamis Occidental, 23.69 kilometers (14.72 miles) to the West (N88°W)
Nearest cities
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 7.74 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 29.95 kilometers (18.61 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 40.05 kilometers (24.89 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Iligan, 50.55 kilometers (31.41 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 50.97 kilometers (31.67 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 55.95 kilometers (34.77 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
Distance from Manila: 749.89 kilometers (465.96 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.