Nabunturan, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 8800 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 270.00 km2 (104.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 84,340 |
| Density (2020) | 312 / km2 (809 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 36' North, 125° 58' East (7.6021, 125.9687) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.7 meters (284.3 feet) |
Nabunturan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 270.00 square kilometers or 104.25 square miles which constitutes 5.92% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 84,340. This represented 10.99% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 1.61% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 312 inhabitants per square kilometer or 809 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nabunturan has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anislagan | 1.62% | 1,368 | 1,156 | 18.34% | 3.61% |
| Antequera | 2.50% | 2,107 | 1,825 | 15.45% | 3.07% |
| Basak | 3.20% | 2,699 | 2,514 | 7.36% | 1.51% |
| Bayabas | 1.01% | 852 | 904 | -5.75% | -1.24% |
| Bukal | 5.29% | 4,461 | 3,810 | 17.09% | 3.38% |
| Cabacungan | 1.37% | 1,157 | 1,097 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Cabidianan | 3.76% | 3,172 | 2,937 | 8.00% | 1.63% |
| Katipunan | 2.22% | 1,874 | 1,729 | 8.39% | 1.71% |
| Libasan | 2.73% | 2,303 | 2,084 | 10.51% | 2.13% |
| Linda | 3.41% | 2,877 | 1,973 | 45.82% | 8.26% |
| Magading | 2.29% | 1,935 | 2,301 | -15.91% | -3.58% |
| Magsaysay | 7.34% | 6,189 | 5,301 | 16.75% | 3.31% |
| Mainit | 9.81% | 8,271 | 9,905 | -16.50% | -3.72% |
| Manat | 4.17% | 3,513 | 3,005 | 16.91% | 3.34% |
| Matilo | 2.21% | 1,862 | 1,760 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Mipangi | 4.98% | 4,201 | 4,027 | 4.32% | 0.89% |
| New Dauis | 0.75% | 633 | 621 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| New Sibonga | 3.34% | 2,814 | 2,658 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Ogao | 1.52% | 1,281 | 1,540 | -16.82% | -3.80% |
| Pangutosan | 3.24% | 2,730 | 2,443 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Poblacion | 19.63% | 16,552 | 18,331 | -9.70% | -2.13% |
| San Isidro | 1.34% | 1,129 | 1,263 | -10.61% | -2.33% |
| San Roque | 1.49% | 1,256 | 1,350 | -6.96% | -1.51% |
| San Vicente | 0.75% | 636 | 571 | 11.38% | 2.30% |
| Santa Maria | 4.39% | 3,701 | 2,960 | 25.03% | 4.81% |
| Santo Niño | 1.45% | 1,222 | 1,299 | -5.93% | -1.28% |
| Sasa | 0.73% | 619 | 597 | 3.69% | 0.76% |
| Tagnocon | 3.47% | 2,926 | 2,273 | 28.73% | 5.46% |
| Nabunturan Total | 84,340 | 82,234 | 2.56% | 0.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nabunturan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱238,945,675.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 115,995,528.61 | – |
| 2010 | 124,852,434.47 | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 141,052,519.74 | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 150,207,668.73 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 174,164,266.20 | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 194,238,275.90 | 11.53% |
| 2015 | 219,074,454.50 | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 238,945,675.97 | 9.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nabunturan in the 2015 Census was 81,973 broken down into 18,894 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53,394 | 9,801 | 5.45 | |
| 56,534 | 11,090 | 5.10 | |
| 60,471 | 12,930 | 4.68 | |
| 67,353 | 14,602 | 4.61 | |
| 73,173 | 16,474 | 4.44 | |
| 81,973 | 18,894 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nabunturan is 5 to 9, with 8,723 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 663 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,660 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,231 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,723 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,142 | 9.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,666 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,864 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,296 | 8.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,986 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,296 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,726 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,484 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,873 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,121 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,297 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,512 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 999 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 663 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 695 | 0.85% |
| Total | 82,234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nabunturan grew from 21,860 in 1960 to 84,340 in 2020, an increase of 62,480 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 2,106 people, from the previous population of 82,234 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 21,860 | – | |
| 27,689 | 2.34% | |
| 30,883 | 2.21% | |
| 37,292 | 3.84% | |
| 53,410 | 3.66% | |
| 56,576 | 1.08% | |
| 60,543 | 1.46% | |
| 67,365 | 1.48% | |
| 73,196 | 3.07% | |
| 82,234 | 2.24% | |
| 84,340 | 0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nabunturan for the year 2019 was 46,184, broken down into 22,764 males and 23,420 females.
Location
The municipal center of Nabunturan is situated at approximately 7° 36' North, 125° 58' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.7 meters or 284.3 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 Nabunturan are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Mati, Davao Oriental, and Bislig, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Montevista, Davao de Oro, Mawab, Davao de Oro, Compostela, Davao de Oro, New Corella, Davao del Norte, New Bataan, Davao de Oro, and Asuncion, Davao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 945.65 kilometers (587.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Montevista, Davao de Oro, 11.37 kilometers (7.06 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Mawab, Davao de Oro, 11.72 kilometers (7.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Compostela, Davao de Oro, 14.69 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- New Corella, Davao del Norte, 16.26 kilometers (10.10 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- New Bataan, Davao de Oro, 19.60 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Asuncion, Davao del Norte, 24.80 kilometers (15.41 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 24.57 kilometers (15.27 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 45.94 kilometers (28.55 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 65.04 kilometers (40.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Davao City, 71.60 kilometers (44.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 75.54 kilometers (46.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 77.64 kilometers (48.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
Distance from Manila: 945.65 kilometers (587.60 miles) to the Northwest (N35°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.