Governor Generoso, Province of Davao Oriental
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
Province | Davao Oriental |
Barangay count | 20 |
Postal code | 8210 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 365.75 km2 (141.22 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 59,891 |
Density (2020) | 164 / km2 (424 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 6° 40' North, 126° 5' East (6.6584, 126.0798) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.0 meters (55.8 feet) |
Governor Generoso is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 365.75 square kilometers or 141.22 square miles which constitutes 6.44% of Davao Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,891. This represented 10.39% of the total population of Davao Oriental province, or 1.14% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 164 inhabitants per square kilometer or 424 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Governor Generoso has 20 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) |
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Anitap | 2.35% | 1,405 | 1,290 | 8.91% | 1.81% |
Crispin Dela Cruz | 3.88% | 2,323 | 1,728 | 34.43% | 6.43% |
Don Aurelio Chicote | 4.69% | 2,810 | 2,453 | 14.55% | 2.90% |
Lavigan | 4.44% | 2,661 | 2,668 | -0.26% | -0.06% |
Luzon | 5.08% | 3,045 | 3,128 | -2.65% | -0.56% |
Magdug | 4.03% | 2,414 | 2,307 | 4.64% | 0.96% |
Manuel Roxas | 4.45% | 2,665 | 2,420 | 10.12% | 2.05% |
Monserrat | 3.35% | 2,004 | 1,833 | 9.33% | 1.90% |
Nangan | 8.63% | 5,168 | 4,419 | 16.95% | 3.35% |
Oregon | 1.98% | 1,186 | 1,126 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
Poblacion | 9.50% | 5,692 | 4,792 | 18.78% | 3.69% |
Pundaguitan | 4.15% | 2,485 | 2,470 | 0.61% | 0.13% |
Sergio Osmeña | 3.29% | 1,973 | 1,904 | 3.62% | 0.75% |
Surop | 4.43% | 2,656 | 2,435 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
Tagabebe | 3.59% | 2,150 | 2,226 | -3.41% | -0.73% |
Tamban | 2.76% | 1,650 | 1,483 | 11.26% | 2.27% |
Tandang Sora | 2.60% | 1,557 | 1,399 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
Tibanban | 16.72% | 10,016 | 9,392 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
Tiblawan | 7.58% | 4,538 | 4,182 | 8.51% | 1.73% |
Upper Tibanban | 2.49% | 1,493 | 1,454 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
Governor Generoso Total | 59,891 | 55,109 | 8.68% | 1.77% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Governor Generoso for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,510,382.31.
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Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 81,990,481.01 | – |
2010 | 87,044,894.66 | 6.16% |
2011 | 96,846,000.66 | 11.26% |
2012 | 96,462,864.70 | -0.40% |
2013 | 105,836,662.55 | 9.72% |
2014 | 116,461,080.11 | 10.04% |
2015 | 133,032,618.43 | 14.23% |
2016 | 148,510,382.31 | 11.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Governor Generoso in the 2015 Census was 55,039 broken down into 12,738 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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39,847 | 7,196 | 5.54 | |
41,383 | 7,869 | 5.26 | |
42,702 | 8,297 | 5.15 | |
46,723 | 9,655 | 4.84 | |
50,348 | 10,916 | 4.61 | |
55,039 | 12,738 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Governor Generoso is 5 to 9, with 6,807 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 388 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,204 | 2.18% |
1 to 4 | 5,385 | 9.77% |
5 to 9 | 6,807 | 12.35% |
10 to 14 | 6,403 | 11.62% |
15 to 19 | 5,457 | 9.90% |
20 to 24 | 4,718 | 8.56% |
25 to 29 | 4,120 | 7.48% |
30 to 34 | 3,390 | 6.15% |
35 to 39 | 3,114 | 5.65% |
40 to 44 | 2,994 | 5.43% |
45 to 49 | 2,943 | 5.34% |
50 to 54 | 2,469 | 4.48% |
55 to 59 | 2,005 | 3.64% |
60 to 64 | 1,440 | 2.61% |
65 to 69 | 1,035 | 1.88% |
70 to 74 | 726 | 1.32% |
75 to 79 | 511 | 0.93% |
80 and over | 388 | 0.70% |
Total | 55,109 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Governor Generoso grew from 6,625 in 1918 to 59,891 in 2020, an increase of 53,266 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.77%, or an increase of 4,782 people, from the previous population of 55,109 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
6,625 | – | |
5,254 | -1.15% | |
6,449 | 2.12% | |
21,651 | 11.24% | |
28,329 | 2.66% | |
32,795 | 2.98% | |
34,803 | 1.20% | |
39,857 | 1.37% | |
41,433 | 0.73% | |
42,705 | 0.65% | |
46,745 | 1.25% | |
50,372 | 2.76% | |
55,109 | 1.73% | |
59,891 | 1.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Governor Generoso for the year 2019 was 36,010, broken down into 18,424 males and 17,586 females.
Location
The municipal center of Governor Generoso is situated at approximately 6° 40' North, 126° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.0 meters or 55.8 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 Governor Generoso are Mati, Davao Oriental, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Digos, Davao del Sur, Panabo, Davao del Norte, and Tagum, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are San Isidro, Davao Oriental, Lupon, Davao Oriental, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, Malita, Davao Occidental, and Tarragona, Davao Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 1,039.62 kilometers (645.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Isidro, Davao Oriental, 20.04 kilometers (12.45 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Lupon, Davao Oriental, 27.93 kilometers (17.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, 34.64 kilometers (21.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Pantukan, Davao de Oro, 56.26 kilometers (34.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Malita, Davao Occidental, 58.20 kilometers (36.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Tarragona, Davao Oriental, 60.16 kilometers (37.38 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
Nearest cities
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 36.93 kilometers (22.94 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 61.58 kilometers (38.26 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Davao City, 68.59 kilometers (42.62 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 80.01 kilometers (49.72 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 83.53 kilometers (51.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 92.38 kilometers (57.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
Distance from Manila: 1,039.62 kilometers (645.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°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.