Don Marcelino, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 8013 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 407.30 km2 (157.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 45,540 |
| Density (2020) | 112 / km2 (290 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 12' North, 125° 42' East (6.2005, 125.6945) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 104.2 meters (341.8 feet) |
Don Marcelino is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 407.30 square kilometers or 157.26 square miles which constitutes 18.83% of Davao Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,540. This represented 14.36% of the total population of Davao Occidental province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 112 inhabitants per square kilometer or 290 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Don Marcelino has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baluntaya | 5.31% | 2,416 | 2,450 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Calian | 8.14% | 3,709 | 3,854 | -3.76% | -0.80% |
| Dalupan | 7.64% | 3,479 | 3,479 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Kinanga | 8.81% | 4,012 | 3,860 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Kiobog | 4.42% | 2,015 | 2,276 | -11.47% | -2.53% |
| Lanao | 2.49% | 1,135 | 1,044 | 8.72% | 1.77% |
| Lapuan | 11.11% | 5,061 | 4,944 | 2.37% | 0.49% |
| Lawa | 8.87% | 4,041 | 3,269 | 23.62% | 4.56% |
| Linadasan | 4.03% | 1,836 | 1,751 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Mabuhay | 4.69% | 2,138 | 2,093 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| North Lamidan | 4.47% | 2,036 | 2,041 | -0.24% | -0.05% |
| Nueva Villa | 4.57% | 2,079 | 2,049 | 1.46% | 0.31% |
| South Lamidan | 3.63% | 1,654 | 1,700 | -2.71% | -0.58% |
| Talagutong | 15.25% | 6,945 | 6,898 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| West Lamidan | 6.55% | 2,984 | 2,846 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Don Marcelino Total | 45,540 | 44,554 | 2.21% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Don Marcelino for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱119,259,085.99.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,813,538.45 | – |
| 2010 | 67,705,260.31 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 73,114,789.02 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 71,897,069.65 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 84,404,190.21 | 17.40% |
| 2014 | 95,103,536.89 | 12.68% |
| 2015 | 108,732,332.10 | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 119,259,085.99 | 9.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Don Marcelino in the 2015 Census was 44,539 broken down into 11,207 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,100 | 4,969 | 5.45 | |
| 29,968 | 5,693 | 5.26 | |
| 33,403 | 6,544 | 5.10 | |
| 35,166 | 7,515 | 4.68 | |
| 41,942 | 8,980 | 4.67 | |
| 44,539 | 11,207 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Don Marcelino is 5 to 9, with 6,031 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 272 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 894 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,205 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,031 | 13.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,549 | 12.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,703 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,804 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,519 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,841 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,867 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,516 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,197 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,717 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,187 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 870 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 667 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 379 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 336 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 272 | 0.61% |
| Total | 44,554 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Don Marcelino grew from 20,024 in 1980 to 45,540 in 2020, an increase of 25,516 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 986 people, from the previous population of 44,554 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 20,024 | – | |
| 27,100 | 3.07% | |
| 29,968 | 1.90% | |
| 33,403 | 2.35% | |
| 35,166 | 0.71% | |
| 41,942 | 6.62% | |
| 44,554 | 1.16% | |
| 45,540 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Don Marcelino for the year 2019 was 24,584, broken down into 12,758 males and 11,826 females.
Location
The municipal center of Don Marcelino is situated at approximately 6° 12' North, 125° 42' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 104.2 meters or 341.8 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 Don Marcelino are General Santos, Digos, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Samal, Davao del Norte, Koronadal, South Cotabato, and Mati, Davao Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Malita, Davao Occidental, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Alabel, Sarangani, Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, Malungon, Sarangani, and Malapatan, Sarangani. Its distance from the national capital is 1,062.11 kilometers (659.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Malita, Davao Occidental, 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 32.16 kilometers (19.98 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Alabel, Sarangani, 46.18 kilometers (28.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 46.43 kilometers (28.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Malungon, Sarangani, 51.16 kilometers (31.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Malapatan, Sarangani, 51.90 kilometers (32.25 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 59.01 kilometers (36.67 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 71.20 kilometers (44.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Davao City, 96.21 kilometers (59.78 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 96.86 kilometers (60.19 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 100.27 kilometers (62.30 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 101.37 kilometers (62.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,062.11 kilometers (659.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.