Kiblawan, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 8008 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 390.07 km2 (150.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 49,381 |
| Density (2020) | 127 / km2 (328 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 37' North, 125° 15' East (6.6197, 125.2519) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.7 meters (235.2 feet) |
Kiblawan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 390.07 square kilometers or 150.61 square miles which constitutes 18.03% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 49,381. This represented 7.26% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 127 inhabitants per square kilometer or 328 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kiblawan has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abnate | 1.31% | 648 | 408 | 58.82% | 10.23% |
| Bagong Negros | 2.81% | 1,387 | 1,585 | -12.49% | -2.77% |
| Bagong Silang | 0.79% | 389 | 362 | 7.46% | 1.53% |
| Bagumbayan | 3.21% | 1,585 | 1,557 | 1.80% | 0.38% |
| Balasiao | 5.90% | 2,912 | 3,353 | -13.15% | -2.92% |
| Bonifacio | 2.92% | 1,443 | 1,553 | -7.08% | -1.53% |
| Bulol-Salo | 3.44% | 1,701 | 1,582 | 7.52% | 1.54% |
| Bunot | 2.57% | 1,268 | 1,378 | -7.98% | -1.74% |
| Cogon-Bacaca | 4.71% | 2,328 | 2,268 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Dapok | 1.91% | 942 | 908 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Ihan | 5.35% | 2,643 | 2,825 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Kibongbong | 0.54% | 268 | 261 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Kimlawis | 13.78% | 6,805 | 6,140 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Kisulan | 3.09% | 1,528 | 1,596 | -4.26% | -0.91% |
| Lati-an | 2.67% | 1,320 | 1,279 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Manual | 2.64% | 1,302 | 1,128 | 15.43% | 3.07% |
| Maraga-a | 1.89% | 932 | 1,016 | -8.27% | -1.80% |
| Molopolo | 2.39% | 1,179 | 1,130 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| New Sibonga | 2.67% | 1,318 | 1,230 | 7.15% | 1.47% |
| Panaglib | 5.43% | 2,679 | 2,014 | 33.02% | 6.19% |
| Pasig | 2.09% | 1,033 | 992 | 4.13% | 0.86% |
| Poblacion | 10.89% | 5,379 | 5,180 | 3.84% | 0.80% |
| Pocaleel | 1.32% | 651 | 586 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| San Isidro | 1.60% | 788 | 750 | 5.07% | 1.05% |
| San Jose | 3.22% | 1,588 | 1,780 | -10.79% | -2.37% |
| San Pedro | 2.30% | 1,138 | 1,154 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Santo Niño | 2.27% | 1,122 | 1,015 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Tacub | 4.18% | 2,065 | 2,460 | -16.06% | -3.62% |
| Tacul | 0.84% | 415 | 638 | -34.95% | -8.65% |
| Waterfall | 1.27% | 625 | 769 | -18.73% | -4.27% |
| Kiblawan Total | 49,381 | 48,897 | 0.99% | 0.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kiblawan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱128,661,247.46.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77,939,077.87 | – |
| 2010 | 86,810,658.82 | 11.38% |
| 2011 | 92,514,243.81 | 6.57% |
| 2012 | 91,625,219.63 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 100,402,624.03 | 9.58% |
| 2014 | 111,594,202.37 | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 127,188,361.68 | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 128,661,247.46 | 1.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kiblawan in the 2015 Census was 48,863 broken down into 13,474 households or an average of 3.63 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,749 | 5,891 | 5.39 | |
| 36,370 | 7,054 | 5.16 | |
| 41,267 | 8,339 | 4.95 | |
| 43,054 | 9,219 | 4.67 | |
| 44,572 | 10,935 | 4.08 | |
| 48,863 | 13,474 | 3.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kiblawan is 5 to 9, with 5,438 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 396 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 800 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,432 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,438 | 11.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,012 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,020 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,626 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,283 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,488 | 7.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,042 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,662 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,438 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,016 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,840 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,399 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,012 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 572 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 421 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 396 | 0.81% |
| Total | 48,897 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kiblawan grew from 24,549 in 1970 to 49,381 in 2020, an increase of 24,832 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 484 people, from the previous population of 48,897 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 24,549 | – | |
| 25,316 | 0.62% | |
| 25,894 | 0.45% | |
| 31,753 | 2.06% | |
| 36,375 | 2.58% | |
| 41,275 | 2.75% | |
| 43,054 | 0.58% | |
| 44,618 | 1.31% | |
| 48,897 | 1.76% | |
| 49,381 | 0.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kiblawan for the year 2019 was 28,109, broken down into 14,470 males and 13,639 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kiblawan is situated at approximately 6° 37' North, 125° 15' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.7 meters or 235.2 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 Kiblawan are Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, General Santos, Davao City, and Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat. The nearest municipalities are Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Padada, Davao del Sur, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Sulop, Davao del Sur, Malalag, Davao del Sur, and Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 997.76 kilometers (619.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 9.15 kilometers (5.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 10.39 kilometers (6.46 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 10.74 kilometers (6.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 16.77 kilometers (10.42 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 17.99 kilometers (11.18 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 46.48 kilometers (28.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 47.06 kilometers (29.24 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- General Santos, 56.63 kilometers (35.19 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Davao City, 62.97 kilometers (39.13 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 63.85 kilometers (39.67 miles) to the West (N83°W)
Distance from Manila: 997.76 kilometers (619.98 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.