Pudtol, Province of Apayao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 3812 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 401.02 km2 (154.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,491 |
| Density (2020) | 39 / km2 (100 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 14' North, 121° 22' East (18.2380, 121.3731) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Pudtol is a municipality in the landlocked province of Apayao.
The municipality has a land area of 401.02 square kilometers or 154.83 square miles which constitutes 8.91% of Apayao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,491. This represented 12.46% of the total population of Apayao province, or 0.86% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 39 inhabitants per square kilometer or 100 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pudtol has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aga | 2.23% | 346 | 343 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Alem | 5.69% | 881 | 855 | 3.04% | 0.63% |
| Amado | 4.91% | 761 | 802 | -5.11% | -1.10% |
| Aurora | 2.90% | 450 | 355 | 26.76% | 5.12% |
| Cabatacan | 10.25% | 1,588 | 1,529 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Cacalaggan | 3.65% | 565 | 513 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Capannikian | 8.96% | 1,388 | 1,381 | 0.51% | 0.11% |
| Doña Loreta | 4.81% | 745 | 737 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Emilia | 3.24% | 502 | 537 | -6.52% | -1.41% |
| Imelda | 4.02% | 623 | 621 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Lower Maton | 2.73% | 423 | 369 | 14.63% | 2.92% |
| Lt. Balag | 1.33% | 206 | 214 | -3.74% | -0.80% |
| Lydia | 3.65% | 565 | 624 | -9.46% | -2.07% |
| Malibang | 4.22% | 654 | 539 | 21.34% | 4.15% |
| Mataguisi | 7.06% | 1,094 | 1,004 | 8.96% | 1.82% |
| Poblacion | 5.70% | 883 | 911 | -3.07% | -0.65% |
| San Antonio | 1.56% | 241 | 186 | 29.57% | 5.60% |
| San Jose | 2.15% | 333 | 344 | -3.20% | -0.68% |
| San Luis | 5.22% | 809 | 772 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| San Mariano | 1.99% | 309 | 377 | -18.04% | -4.10% |
| Swan | 11.03% | 1,708 | 1,503 | 13.64% | 2.73% |
| Upper Maton | 2.69% | 417 | 409 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Pudtol Total | 15,491 | 14,925 | 3.79% | 0.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pudtol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,548,913.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,107,206.54 | – |
| 2010 | 52,500,608.08 | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 57,166,161.79 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 55,155,819.71 | -3.52% |
| 2013 | 61,804,945.02 | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 70,522,259.59 | 14.10% |
| 2015 | 79,746,591.46 | 13.08% |
| 2016 | 87,548,913.42 | 9.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pudtol in the 2015 Census was 14,907 broken down into 3,207 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,618 | 1,452 | 5.25 | |
| 8,641 | 1,580 | 5.47 | |
| 11,039 | 2,066 | 5.34 | |
| 12,595 | 2,544 | 4.95 | |
| 13,305 | 2,900 | 4.59 | |
| 14,907 | 3,207 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pudtol is 15 to 19, with 1,665 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 137 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 290 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,290 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,643 | 11.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,631 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,665 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,447 | 9.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,192 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,053 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 953 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 828 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 717 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 643 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 477 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 397 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 213 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 194 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 155 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 137 | 0.92% |
| Total | 14,925 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pudtol grew from 7,720 in 1960 to 15,491 in 2020, an increase of 7,771 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 566 people, from the previous population of 14,925 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,720 | – | |
| 5,735 | -2.87% | |
| 6,547 | 2.69% | |
| 7,598 | 3.02% | |
| 7,621 | 0.03% | |
| 8,656 | 2.41% | |
| 11,039 | 5.35% | |
| 12,595 | 1.84% | |
| 13,305 | 2.02% | |
| 14,925 | 2.21% | |
| 15,491 | 0.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pudtol for the year 2019 was 9,065, broken down into 4,662 males and 4,403 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pudtol is situated at approximately 18° 14' North, 121° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 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 Pudtol are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilagan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Flora, Apayao, Santa Marcela, Apayao, Luna, Apayao, Allacapan, Cagayan, Abulug, Cagayan, and Ballesteros, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 405.81 kilometers (252.16 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Flora, Apayao, 5.48 kilometers (3.40 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 8.47 kilometers (5.27 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Luna, Apayao, 10.67 kilometers (6.63 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 19.23 kilometers (11.95 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Abulug, Cagayan, 24.44 kilometers (15.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 24.25 kilometers (15.07 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 79.02 kilometers (49.10 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 85.29 kilometers (53.00 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 82.58 kilometers (51.32 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 87.95 kilometers (54.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 127.84 kilometers (79.44 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 132.85 kilometers (82.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Distance from Manila: 405.81 kilometers (252.16 miles) to the South (S6°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.