New Bataan, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 8804 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 554.17 km2 (213.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 51,466 |
| Density (2020) | 93 / km2 (241 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 33' North, 126° 8' East (7.5483, 126.1379) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 216.0 meters (708.6 feet) |
New Bataan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro.
The municipality has a land area of 554.17 square kilometers or 213.97 square miles which constitutes 12.15% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 51,466. This represented 6.71% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 0.98% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 93 inhabitants per square kilometer or 241 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
New Bataan has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andap | 13.01% | 6,697 | 7,460 | -10.23% | -2.25% |
| Bantacan | 6.22% | 3,199 | 3,457 | -7.46% | -1.62% |
| Batinao | 2.62% | 1,349 | 1,174 | 14.91% | 2.97% |
| Cabinuangan | 21.41% | 11,018 | 10,575 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| Camanlangan | 11.41% | 5,870 | 5,638 | 4.11% | 0.85% |
| Cogonon | 2.40% | 1,233 | 1,220 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Fatima | 2.29% | 1,181 | 1,034 | 14.22% | 2.84% |
| Kahayag | 2.68% | 1,377 | 1,380 | -0.22% | -0.05% |
| Katipunan | 4.08% | 2,098 | 1,978 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Magangit | 3.49% | 1,796 | 1,879 | -4.42% | -0.95% |
| Magsaysay | 2.44% | 1,256 | 1,172 | 7.17% | 1.47% |
| Manurigao | 2.98% | 1,533 | 1,534 | -0.07% | -0.01% |
| Pagsabangan | 0.98% | 506 | 581 | -12.91% | -2.87% |
| Panag | 8.99% | 4,629 | 3,835 | 20.70% | 4.04% |
| San Roque | 11.56% | 5,949 | 3,319 | 79.24% | 13.07% |
| Tandawan | 3.45% | 1,775 | 1,490 | 19.13% | 3.75% |
| New Bataan Total | 51,466 | 47,726 | 7.84% | 1.60% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of New Bataan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱165,324,035.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 92,454,824.73 | – |
| 2010 | 100,373,889.86 | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 108,254,945.87 | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 107,532,454.37 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 114,352,207.64 | 6.34% |
| 2014 | 130,433,217.09 | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 149,187,497.94 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 165,324,035.46 | 10.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of New Bataan in the 2015 Census was 47,677 broken down into 11,637 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,623 | 7,081 | 5.60 | |
| 43,327 | 8,446 | 5.13 | |
| 42,537 | 8,592 | 4.95 | |
| 45,298 | 8,814 | 5.14 | |
| 47,470 | 10,305 | 4.61 | |
| 47,677 | 11,637 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Bataan is 5 to 9, with 5,132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 361 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 859 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,159 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,132 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,115 | 10.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,813 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,289 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,977 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,234 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,041 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,773 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,696 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,127 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,776 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,389 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 930 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 621 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 434 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 361 | 0.76% |
| Total | 47,726 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Bataan grew from 19,978 in 1970 to 51,466 in 2020, an increase of 31,488 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 3,740 people, from the previous population of 47,726 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,978 | – | |
| 26,637 | 5.94% | |
| 32,887 | 4.30% | |
| 39,629 | 1.88% | |
| 43,327 | 1.69% | |
| 42,549 | -0.39% | |
| 45,309 | 0.87% | |
| 47,470 | 1.71% | |
| 47,726 | 0.10% | |
| 51,466 | 1.60% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in New Bataan for the year 2019 was 32,184, broken down into 16,767 males and 15,417 females.
Location
The municipal center of New Bataan is situated at approximately 7° 33' North, 126° 8' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 216.0 meters or 708.6 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 New Bataan are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Mati, Davao Oriental, Samal, Davao del Norte, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Compostela, Davao de Oro, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, Montevista, Davao de Oro, Mawab, Davao de Oro, Maragusan, Davao de Oro, and Monkayo, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 961.25 kilometers (597.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Compostela, Davao de Oro, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, 19.60 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Montevista, Davao de Oro, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Mawab, Davao de Oro, 24.39 kilometers (15.16 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Maragusan, Davao de Oro, 25.62 kilometers (15.92 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Monkayo, Davao de Oro, 31.64 kilometers (19.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 37.95 kilometers (23.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 57.25 kilometers (35.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 65.33 kilometers (40.60 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 70.67 kilometers (43.91 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 76.06 kilometers (47.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Davao City, 79.31 kilometers (49.28 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
Distance from Manila: 961.25 kilometers (597.29 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.