Guindulman
Province of Bohol
| Summary data | |
| 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 per km2 (468 per sq. mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 46' North, 124° 29' East (9.7618 ° N, 124.4876 ° E) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.1 feet) |
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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. The 2015 Census records its population as 32,408 representing 2.47% of the total population of Bohol province, or 0.44% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on such figures, the population density is computed at 181 inhabitants per square kilometer or 468 inhabitants per square mile.
Demographic profile of barangays
Guindulman has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
| 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.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Feb 15 | 19,715 | – |
| 1970 May 6 | 20,144 | 0.21% |
| 1975 May 1 | 23,563 | 3.20% |
| 1980 May 1 | 24,376 | 0.68% |
| 1990 May 1 | 26,225 | 0.73% |
| 1995 Sep 1 | 26,945 | 0.51% |
| 2000 May 1 | 31,028 | 3.07% |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 32,355 | 0.58% |
| 2010 May 1 | 31,789 | -0.64% |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 32,408 | 0.37% |
Map
The town center of Guindulman is situated at approximately 9° 46' North, 124° 29' East, which has an elevation 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.
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)
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.