Sibulan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6201 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait, Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 163.00 km2 (62.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 64,343 |
| Density (2020) | 395 / km2 (1,022 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 22' North, 123° 17' East (9.3589, 123.2847) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.9 feet) |
Sibulan is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 163.00 square kilometers or 62.93 square miles which constitutes 3.01% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,343. This represented 4.49% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.80% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 395 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,022 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sibulan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agan-an | 3.84% | 2,472 | 3,392 | -27.12% | -6.44% |
| Ajong | 5.51% | 3,545 | 3,427 | 3.44% | 0.72% |
| Balugo | 3.84% | 2,473 | 2,239 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
| Bolocboloc | 14.76% | 9,495 | 8,971 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Calabnugan | 2.94% | 1,891 | 1,670 | 13.23% | 2.65% |
| Cangmating | 11.44% | 7,360 | 5,436 | 35.39% | 6.59% |
| Enrique Villanueva | 1.33% | 856 | 1,330 | -35.64% | -8.86% |
| Looc | 7.99% | 5,138 | 4,423 | 16.17% | 3.20% |
| Magatas | 10.25% | 6,597 | 5,697 | 15.80% | 3.14% |
| Maningcao | 4.16% | 2,676 | 2,055 | 30.22% | 5.72% |
| Maslog | 8.07% | 5,194 | 5,822 | -10.79% | -2.37% |
| Poblacion | 8.57% | 5,517 | 5,495 | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| San Antonio | 4.77% | 3,068 | 2,774 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Tubigon | 1.61% | 1,033 | 1,074 | -3.82% | -0.82% |
| Tubtubon | 10.92% | 7,028 | 5,650 | 24.39% | 4.70% |
| Sibulan Total | 64,343 | 59,455 | 8.22% | 1.68% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sibulan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱144,587,520.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 82,142,743.67 | – |
| 2010 | 86,537,736.59 | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 92,187,047.23 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 91,722,509.62 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 102,496,352.63 | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 115,011,997.73 | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 131,736,840.36 | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 144,587,520.76 | 9.75% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sibulan in the 2015 Census was 59,260 broken down into 13,903 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,114 | 5,307 | 5.11 | |
| 31,093 | 6,264 | 4.96 | |
| 37,472 | 7,871 | 4.76 | |
| 47,102 | 10,447 | 4.51 | |
| 51,500 | 11,951 | 4.31 | |
| 59,260 | 13,903 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sibulan is 15 to 19, with 5,989 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 583 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,065 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,382 | 7.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,510 | 9.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,279 | 8.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,989 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,861 | 9.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,176 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,635 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,129 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,399 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,287 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,896 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,434 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,058 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,356 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 787 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 629 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 583 | 0.98% |
| Total | 59,455 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sibulan grew from 8,413 in 1903 to 64,343 in 2020, an increase of 55,930 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 4,888 people, from the previous population of 59,455 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,413 | – | |
| 9,833 | 0.99% | |
| 9,884 | 0.03% | |
| 8,096 | -2.03% | |
| 12,026 | 3.54% | |
| 16,861 | 3.36% | |
| 20,108 | 3.60% | |
| 23,123 | 2.83% | |
| 27,172 | 1.63% | |
| 31,206 | 2.63% | |
| 37,523 | 4.03% | |
| 47,162 | 3.20% | |
| 51,519 | 3.27% | |
| 59,455 | 2.77% | |
| 64,343 | 1.68% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sibulan for the year 2019 was 32,127, broken down into 15,171 males and 16,956 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sibulan is situated at approximately 9° 22' North, 123° 17' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.9 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 Sibulan are Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Negros Oriental, Santander, Cebu, Valencia, Negros Oriental, Bacong, Negros Oriental, Amlan, Negros Oriental, and Dauin, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 630.80 kilometers (391.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Negros Oriental, 7.69 kilometers (4.78 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Santander, Cebu, 8.36 kilometers (5.20 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Valencia, Negros Oriental, 9.61 kilometers (5.97 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Bacong, Negros Oriental, 12.63 kilometers (7.85 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Amlan, Negros Oriental, 13.52 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Dauin, Negros Oriental, 18.68 kilometers (11.61 miles) to the South (S6°W)
Nearest cities
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 6.45 kilometers (4.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 22.33 kilometers (13.87 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 31.36 kilometers (19.48 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 52.65 kilometers (32.71 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 70.09 kilometers (43.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 79.32 kilometers (49.29 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Distance from Manila: 630.80 kilometers (391.96 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.