Clarin, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 7201 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 75.73 km2 (29.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,356 |
| Density (2020) | 520 / km2 (1,346 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 12' North, 123° 52' East (8.1998, 123.8616) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Clarin is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 75.73 square kilometers or 29.24 square miles which constitutes 3.77% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,356. This represented 6.38% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 520 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,346 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Clarin 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernad | 0.78% | 308 | 312 | -1.28% | -0.27% |
| Bito-on | 0.95% | 373 | 359 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| Cabunga-an | 1.19% | 468 | 482 | -2.90% | -0.62% |
| Canibungan Daku | 1.97% | 777 | 785 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Canibungan Putol | 1.45% | 570 | 580 | -1.72% | -0.37% |
| Canipacan | 2.83% | 1,112 | 1,168 | -4.79% | -1.03% |
| Dalingap | 2.45% | 964 | 1,108 | -13.00% | -2.89% |
| Dela Paz | 3.61% | 1,420 | 1,582 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| Dolores | 3.36% | 1,321 | 1,296 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Gata Daku | 4.57% | 1,799 | 1,820 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Gata Diot | 1.61% | 635 | 646 | -1.70% | -0.36% |
| Guba | 2.73% | 1,076 | 986 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| Kinangay Norte | 2.36% | 927 | 839 | 10.49% | 2.12% |
| Kinangay Sur | 5.13% | 2,018 | 1,785 | 13.05% | 2.62% |
| Lapasan | 12.23% | 4,813 | 4,428 | 8.69% | 1.77% |
| Lupagan | 3.55% | 1,396 | 1,272 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Malibangcao | 2.56% | 1,006 | 858 | 17.25% | 3.41% |
| Masabud | 2.84% | 1,116 | 959 | 16.37% | 3.24% |
| Mialen | 8.24% | 3,241 | 3,014 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Pan-ay | 6.60% | 2,599 | 2,461 | 5.61% | 1.16% |
| Penacio | 1.00% | 394 | 172 | 129.07% | 19.06% |
| Poblacion I | 5.39% | 2,121 | 2,026 | 4.69% | 0.97% |
| Poblacion II | 3.39% | 1,334 | 1,279 | 4.30% | 0.89% |
| Poblacion III | 4.15% | 1,633 | 1,620 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Poblacion IV | 5.89% | 2,318 | 2,417 | -4.10% | -0.88% |
| Sebasi | 1.85% | 727 | 661 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Segatic Daku | 2.32% | 912 | 861 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Segatic Diot | 1.70% | 669 | 557 | 20.11% | 3.93% |
| Tinacla-an | 3.33% | 1,309 | 1,215 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Clarin Total | 39,356 | 37,548 | 4.82% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Clarin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱110,207,933.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,817,734.79 | – |
| 2010 | 56,317,230.80 | 8.68% |
| 2011 | 60,944,516.22 | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 61,430,507.87 | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 68,805,106.85 | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 77,861,950.03 | 13.16% |
| 2015 | 97,678,610.20 | 25.45% |
| 2016 | 110,207,933.30 | 12.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Clarin in the 2015 Census was 37,396 broken down into 8,374 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,802 | 4,565 | 5.21 | |
| 26,185 | 5,297 | 4.94 | |
| 29,697 | 6,094 | 4.87 | |
| 33,242 | 6,985 | 4.76 | |
| 35,508 | 7,789 | 4.56 | |
| 37,396 | 8,374 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Clarin is 5 to 9, with 3,862 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 397 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 693 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,138 | 8.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,862 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,787 | 10.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,707 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,416 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,841 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,373 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,306 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,265 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,076 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,799 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,582 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,312 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 903 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 623 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 468 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 397 | 1.06% |
| Total | 37,548 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Clarin grew from 13,581 in 1939 to 39,356 in 2020, an increase of 25,775 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 1,808 people, from the previous population of 37,548 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,179 | -0.31% | |
| 14,011 | 0.54% | |
| 17,806 | 2.37% | |
| 19,511 | 1.85% | |
| 21,521 | 1.98% | |
| 23,802 | 1.01% | |
| 26,202 | 1.82% | |
| 29,712 | 2.73% | |
| 33,299 | 1.58% | |
| 35,573 | 2.43% | |
| 37,548 | 1.03% | |
| 39,356 | 0.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Clarin for the year 2019 was 26,175, broken down into 12,874 males and 13,301 females.
Location
The municipal center of Clarin is situated at approximately 8° 12' North, 123° 52' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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 Clarin are Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tudela, Misamis Occidental, Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, and Bacolod, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 773.67 kilometers (480.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tudela, Misamis Occidental, 5.10 kilometers (3.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, 9.66 kilometers (6.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 10.47 kilometers (6.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 11.63 kilometers (7.23 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, 15.06 kilometers (9.36 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the East (S87°E)
Nearest cities
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 6.11 kilometers (3.80 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 19.61 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 32.16 kilometers (19.98 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Iligan, 41.61 kilometers (25.85 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 51.47 kilometers (31.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 62.57 kilometers (38.88 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
Distance from Manila: 773.67 kilometers (480.74 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.