Guindulman, Province of Bohol
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 6310 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Area (2007) | 179.17 km2 (69.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 32,408 |
| Density (2015) | 181 / km2 (468 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 46' North, 124° 29' East (9.7618, 124.4876) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.1 feet) |
Guindulman is a coastal municipality in the island province of Bohol.
The municipality has a land area of 179.17 square kilometers or 69.18 square miles which constitutes 3.72% of Bohol's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 32,408. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Bohol province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 181 inhabitants per square kilometer or 468 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guindulman has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basdio | 5.82% | 1,887 | 1,883 | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Bato | 3.89% | 1,262 | 1,263 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Bayong | 4.01% | 1,300 | 1,352 | -3.85% | -0.74% |
| Biabas | 4.05% | 1,314 | 1,491 | -11.87% | -2.38% |
| Bulawan | 3.11% | 1,008 | 918 | 9.80% | 1.80% |
| Cabantian | 4.78% | 1,549 | 1,388 | 11.60% | 2.11% |
| Canhaway | 9.48% | 3,071 | 3,150 | -2.51% | -0.48% |
| Cansiwang | 2.63% | 851 | 786 | 8.27% | 1.52% |
| Casbu | 2.96% | 960 | 929 | 3.34% | 0.63% |
| Catungawan Norte | 3.01% | 977 | 1,069 | -8.61% | -1.70% |
| Catungawan Sur | 6.46% | 2,095 | 1,764 | 18.76% | 3.33% |
| Guinacot | 5.64% | 1,828 | 1,767 | 3.45% | 0.65% |
| Guio‑ang | 8.82% | 2,858 | 2,627 | 8.79% | 1.62% |
| Lombog | 6.04% | 1,956 | 2,050 | -4.59% | -0.89% |
| Mayuga | 7.55% | 2,448 | 2,535 | -3.43% | -0.66% |
| Sawang | 5.67% | 1,837 | 1,869 | -1.71% | -0.33% |
| Tabajan | 7.81% | 2,530 | 2,437 | 3.82% | 0.72% |
| Tabunok | 2.19% | 711 | 747 | -4.82% | -0.94% |
| Trinidad | 6.07% | 1,966 | 1,764 | 11.45% | 2.09% |
| Guindulman Total | 32,408 | 31,789 | 1.95% | 0.37% | |
Historical population
The population of Guindulman grew from 19,715 in 1960 to 32,408 in 2015, an increase of 12,693 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 619 people, from the previous population of 31,789 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19,715 | – | |
| 20,144 | 0.21% | |
| 23,563 | 3.20% | |
| 24,376 | 0.68% | |
| 26,225 | 0.73% | |
| 26,945 | 0.51% | |
| 31,028 | 3.07% | |
| 32,355 | 0.58% | |
| 31,789 | -0.64% | |
| 32,408 | 0.37% |
Location
The municipal center of Guindulman is situated at approximately 9° 46' North, 124° 29' East, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.1 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 Guindulman are Maasin, Tagbilaran, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Talisay, and Cebu City. The nearest municipalities are Candijay, Anda, Duero, Mabini, Alicia, and Jagna. Its distance from the national capital is 656.49 kilometers (407.93 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Candijay, Bohol, 6.20 kilometers (3.85 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Anda, Bohol, 9.90 kilometers (6.15 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Duero, Bohol, 10.92 kilometers (6.78 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Mabini, Bohol, 11.95 kilometers (7.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Alicia, Bohol, 15.97 kilometers (9.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Jagna, Bohol, 18.18 kilometers (11.29 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 56.88 kilometers (35.34 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 70.54 kilometers (43.83 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 84.67 kilometers (52.61 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Mandaue, 86.26 kilometers (53.60 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 88.20 kilometers (54.81 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Cebu City, 88.95 kilometers (55.27 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Distance from Manila: 656.49 kilometers (407.93 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 32,408, ranked 865 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 69.18 square kilometers, ranked 625 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 181 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,046 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.37%, ranked 1,451 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal codes are from the Philippine Postal Corporation.