Ginatilan, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6028 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 70.10 km2 (27.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,906 |
| Density (2020) | 241 / km2 (625 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 34' North, 123° 19' East (9.5687, 123.3150) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.0 meters (114.7 feet) |
Ginatilan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 70.10 square kilometers or 27.07 square miles which constitutes 1.42% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,906. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 241 inhabitants per square kilometer or 625 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ginatilan has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anao | 3.64% | 616 | 428 | 43.93% | 7.97% |
| Cagsing | 6.93% | 1,171 | 1,219 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Calabawan | 3.87% | 654 | 553 | 18.26% | 3.59% |
| Cambagte | 2.79% | 472 | 518 | -8.88% | -1.94% |
| Campisong | 2.70% | 457 | 443 | 3.16% | 0.66% |
| Canorong | 4.68% | 792 | 805 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Guiwanon | 7.13% | 1,205 | 1,047 | 15.09% | 3.00% |
| Looc | 6.93% | 1,172 | 1,071 | 9.43% | 1.91% |
| Malatbo | 5.83% | 986 | 802 | 22.94% | 4.44% |
| Mangaco | 8.22% | 1,390 | 1,280 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Palanas | 14.73% | 2,490 | 2,407 | 3.45% | 0.72% |
| Poblacion | 19.04% | 3,219 | 3,130 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Salamanca | 4.25% | 719 | 660 | 8.94% | 1.82% |
| San Roque | 9.25% | 1,563 | 1,556 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Ginatilan Total | 16,906 | 15,919 | 6.20% | 1.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ginatilan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,545,949.08.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,261,761.66 | – |
| 2010 | 34,020,244.18 | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 37,658,277.08 | 10.69% |
| 2012 | 36,006,096.60 | -4.39% |
| 2013 | 40,850,164.76 | 13.45% |
| 2014 | 46,196,683.68 | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 52,319,753.14 | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 57,545,949.08 | 9.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ginatilan in the 2015 Census was 15,919 broken down into 3,380 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,150 | 2,307 | 4.83 | |
| 11,924 | 2,416 | 4.94 | |
| 14,066 | 2,676 | 5.26 | |
| 13,617 | 2,918 | 4.67 | |
| 15,327 | 3,096 | 4.95 | |
| 15,919 | 3,380 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ginatilan is 5 to 9, with 1,644 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 259 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 262 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,268 | 7.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,644 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,556 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,596 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,498 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,204 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,013 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 945 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 834 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 817 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 701 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 619 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 553 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 462 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 399 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 289 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 259 | 1.63% |
| Total | 15,919 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ginatilan grew from 10,617 in 1903 to 16,906 in 2020, an increase of 6,289 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 987 people, from the previous population of 15,919 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,617 | – | |
| 11,989 | 0.77% | |
| 8,690 | -1.60% | |
| 8,390 | -0.36% | |
| 8,150 | -0.25% | |
| 9,036 | 1.01% | |
| 10,055 | 2.17% | |
| 10,566 | 1.00% | |
| 11,160 | 0.55% | |
| 11,924 | 1.25% | |
| 14,073 | 3.62% | |
| 13,654 | -0.42% | |
| 15,327 | 4.30% | |
| 15,919 | 0.72% | |
| 16,906 | 1.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ginatilan for the year 2019 was 12,827, broken down into 6,492 males and 6,335 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ginatilan is situated at approximately 9° 34' North, 123° 19' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.0 meters or 114.7 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 Ginatilan are Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, and Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Samboan, Cebu, Malabuyoc, Cebu, Oslob, Cebu, Amlan, Negros Oriental, Santander, Cebu, and Alegria, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 610.79 kilometers (379.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Samboan, Cebu, 4.64 kilometers (2.89 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Malabuyoc, Cebu, 9.19 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Oslob, Cebu, 14.06 kilometers (8.74 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Amlan, Negros Oriental, 15.27 kilometers (9.49 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Santander, Cebu, 16.97 kilometers (10.55 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Alegria, Cebu, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Nearest cities
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 18.15 kilometers (11.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 21.26 kilometers (13.21 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 29.20 kilometers (18.14 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 60.13 kilometers (37.37 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 60.10 kilometers (37.34 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 61.15 kilometers (38.00 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Distance from Manila: 610.79 kilometers (379.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.