Padada, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 8007 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 83.00 km2 (32.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,878 |
| Density (2020) | 360 / km2 (932 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 38' North, 125° 21' East (6.6397, 125.3437) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.8 meters (45.2 feet) |
Padada is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 83.00 square kilometers or 32.05 square miles which constitutes 3.84% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,878. This represented 4.39% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 360 inhabitants per square kilometer or 932 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Padada has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almendras | 12.63% | 3,773 | 3,845 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Don Sergio Osmeña, Sr. | 2.43% | 725 | 606 | 19.64% | 3.85% |
| Harada Butai | 8.69% | 2,595 | 2,128 | 21.95% | 4.26% |
| Lower Katipunan | 2.24% | 668 | 902 | -25.94% | -6.13% |
| Lower Limonzo | 5.71% | 1,707 | 1,143 | 49.34% | 8.81% |
| Lower Malinao | 4.93% | 1,474 | 1,154 | 27.73% | 5.29% |
| N C Ordaneza District | 7.23% | 2,160 | 2,042 | 5.78% | 1.19% |
| Northern Paligue | 6.19% | 1,850 | 1,627 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Palili | 4.41% | 1,318 | 1,104 | 19.38% | 3.80% |
| Piape | 4.86% | 1,453 | 1,512 | -3.90% | -0.83% |
| Punta Piape | 4.65% | 1,390 | 1,141 | 21.82% | 4.24% |
| Quirino District | 5.69% | 1,700 | 1,656 | 2.66% | 0.55% |
| San Isidro | 6.41% | 1,914 | 1,533 | 24.85% | 4.78% |
| Southern Paligue | 6.09% | 1,821 | 1,613 | 12.90% | 2.59% |
| Tulogan | 3.53% | 1,056 | 1,023 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Upper Limonzo | 9.90% | 2,958 | 2,413 | 22.59% | 4.38% |
| Upper Malinao | 4.40% | 1,316 | 1,145 | 14.93% | 2.97% |
| Padada Total | 29,878 | 26,587 | 12.38% | 2.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Padada for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱91,101,910.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,442,080.05 | – |
| 2010 | 55,382,895.87 | -1.88% |
| 2011 | 61,433,494.97 | 10.93% |
| 2012 | 60,805,697.34 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 66,692,987.16 | 9.68% |
| 2014 | 74,518,692.17 | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 83,997,977.76 | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 91,101,910.68 | 8.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Padada in the 2015 Census was 26,549 broken down into 6,915 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,039 | 4,029 | 5.22 | |
| 22,367 | 4,506 | 4.96 | |
| 24,112 | 5,202 | 4.64 | |
| 25,093 | 5,595 | 4.48 | |
| 25,686 | 6,136 | 4.19 | |
| 26,549 | 6,915 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Padada is 5 to 9, with 2,636 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 307 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 481 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,113 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,636 | 9.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,482 | 9.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,374 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,169 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,111 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,811 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,806 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,681 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,550 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,380 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,232 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 984 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 729 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 429 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 312 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 307 | 1.15% |
| Total | 26,587 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Padada grew from 12,147 in 1960 to 29,878 in 2020, an increase of 17,731 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.49%, or an increase of 3,291 people, from the previous population of 26,587 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,147 | – | |
| 14,402 | 1.68% | |
| 15,648 | 1.68% | |
| 17,218 | 1.93% | |
| 21,051 | 2.03% | |
| 22,384 | 1.16% | |
| 24,112 | 1.61% | |
| 25,127 | 0.57% | |
| 25,724 | 0.86% | |
| 26,587 | 0.63% | |
| 29,878 | 2.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Padada for the year 2019 was 22,228, broken down into 11,460 males and 10,768 females.
Location
The municipal center of Padada is situated at approximately 6° 38' North, 125° 21' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.8 meters or 45.2 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 Padada are Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Davao City, Koronadal, South Cotabato, General Santos, and Samal, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Sulop, Davao del Sur, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Malalag, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Matanao, Davao del Sur, and Santa Maria, Davao Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 1,000.55 kilometers (621.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 4.51 kilometers (2.80 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 7.41 kilometers (4.60 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 8.25 kilometers (5.13 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 10.39 kilometers (6.46 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 16.01 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 17.28 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 11.65 kilometers (7.24 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 49.38 kilometers (30.68 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Davao City, 55.28 kilometers (34.35 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 57.43 kilometers (35.68 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- General Santos, 61.18 kilometers (38.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 62.75 kilometers (38.99 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,000.55 kilometers (621.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°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.