Aloguinsan, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6040 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 61.92 km2 (23.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,466 |
| Density (2020) | 557 / km2 (1,441 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 13' North, 123° 33' East (10.2227, 123.5490) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.8 feet) |
Aloguinsan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 61.92 square kilometers or 23.91 square miles which constitutes 1.25% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,466. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 557 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,441 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aloguinsan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angilan | 7.71% | 2,656 | 2,634 | 0.84% | 0.18% |
| Bojo | 6.44% | 2,218 | 1,869 | 18.67% | 3.67% |
| Bonbon | 26.18% | 9,023 | 7,807 | 15.58% | 3.09% |
| Esperanza | 5.38% | 1,853 | 1,866 | -0.70% | -0.15% |
| Kandingan | 2.52% | 867 | 937 | -7.47% | -1.62% |
| Kantabogon | 5.12% | 1,765 | 1,697 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Kawasan | 7.11% | 2,450 | 2,239 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| Olango | 3.04% | 1,047 | 1,151 | -9.04% | -1.97% |
| Poblacion | 10.81% | 3,727 | 3,392 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Punay | 4.46% | 1,537 | 1,544 | -0.45% | -0.10% |
| Rosario | 6.38% | 2,198 | 1,868 | 17.67% | 3.48% |
| Saksak | 3.15% | 1,085 | 1,157 | -6.22% | -1.34% |
| Tampa-an | 6.24% | 2,150 | 2,021 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Toyokon | 1.78% | 612 | 693 | -11.69% | -2.58% |
| Zaragosa | 3.71% | 1,278 | 1,225 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Aloguinsan Total | 34,466 | 32,100 | 7.37% | 1.51% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aloguinsan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱74,289,485.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,139,456.40 | – |
| 2010 | 42,638,341.17 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 46,695,739.23 | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 46,315,651.32 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 51,384,485.98 | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 60,162,350.73 | 17.08% |
| 2015 | 67,408,041.30 | 12.04% |
| 2016 | 74,289,485.03 | 10.21% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aloguinsan in the 2015 Census was 32,098 broken down into 6,901 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,213 | 3,816 | 5.03 | |
| 21,472 | 4,333 | 4.96 | |
| 24,176 | 4,821 | 5.01 | |
| 26,330 | 5,546 | 4.75 | |
| 27,626 | 5,931 | 4.66 | |
| 32,098 | 6,901 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aloguinsan is 5 to 9, with 3,873 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 295 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 693 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,996 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,873 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,397 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,208 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,069 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,625 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,207 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,967 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,732 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,457 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,277 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,056 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 826 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 629 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 470 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 323 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 295 | 0.92% |
| Total | 32,100 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aloguinsan grew from 14,013 in 1903 to 34,466 in 2020, an increase of 20,453 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 2,366 people, from the previous population of 32,100 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,013 | – | |
| 14,020 | 0.00% | |
| 13,040 | -0.36% | |
| 12,550 | -0.39% | |
| 12,115 | -0.31% | |
| 13,192 | 0.84% | |
| 13,712 | 0.78% | |
| 15,775 | 2.84% | |
| 19,214 | 1.99% | |
| 21,472 | 2.10% | |
| 24,180 | 2.58% | |
| 26,353 | 1.19% | |
| 27,650 | 1.76% | |
| 32,100 | 2.88% | |
| 34,466 | 1.51% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aloguinsan for the year 2019 was 21,787, broken down into 10,817 males and 10,970 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aloguinsan is situated at approximately 10° 13' North, 123° 33' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.8 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 Aloguinsan are Carcar, Cebu, Toledo, Cebu, Naga, Cebu, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, and Talisay, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Pinamungajan, Cebu, Barili, Cebu, San Fernando, Cebu, Dumanjug, Cebu, Sibonga, Cebu, and Minglanilla, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 558.24 kilometers (346.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pinamungajan, Cebu, 6.69 kilometers (4.16 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Barili, Cebu, 12.62 kilometers (7.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- San Fernando, Cebu, 18.50 kilometers (11.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Dumanjug, Cebu, 21.95 kilometers (13.64 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Sibonga, Cebu, 23.99 kilometers (14.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Minglanilla, Cebu, 27.22 kilometers (16.91 miles) to the East (N84°E)
Nearest cities
- Carcar, Cebu, 16.46 kilometers (10.23 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Toledo, Cebu, 19.52 kilometers (12.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Naga, Cebu, 23.00 kilometers (14.29 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 32.23 kilometers (20.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 32.38 kilometers (20.12 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 32.77 kilometers (20.36 miles) to the East (N85°E)
Distance from Manila: 558.24 kilometers (346.87 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.