Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Barangay count | 61 |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Area (2013) | 212.70 km2 (82.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,283 |
| Density (2020) | 269 / km2 (698 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 27' North, 121° 51' East (13.4483, 121.8418) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.4 feet) |
Boac is a coastal municipality in the island province of Marinduque. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 212.70 square kilometers or 82.12 square miles which constitutes 22.33% of Marinduque's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,283. This represented 23.95% of the total population of Marinduque province, or 1.77% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 269 inhabitants per square kilometer or 698 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Boac has 61 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agot | 1.14% | 651 | 697 | -6.60% | -1.43% |
| Agumaymayan | 1.04% | 594 | 531 | 11.86% | 2.39% |
| Amoingon | 2.39% | 1,367 | 1,316 | 3.88% | 0.80% |
| Apitong | 0.70% | 402 | 436 | -7.80% | -1.69% |
| Balagasan | 1.38% | 788 | 752 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Balaring | 0.98% | 562 | 521 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Balimbing | 2.81% | 1,612 | 1,492 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
| Balogo | 2.70% | 1,548 | 1,565 | -1.09% | -0.23% |
| Bamban | 0.86% | 495 | 438 | 13.01% | 2.61% |
| Bangbangalon | 2.55% | 1,462 | 1,260 | 16.03% | 3.18% |
| Bantad | 2.34% | 1,340 | 1,334 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Bantay | 2.75% | 1,577 | 1,478 | 6.70% | 1.37% |
| Bayuti | 0.31% | 180 | 200 | -10.00% | -2.19% |
| Binunga | 1.15% | 659 | 711 | -7.31% | -1.59% |
| Boi | 1.18% | 678 | 693 | -2.16% | -0.46% |
| Boton | 0.53% | 304 | 228 | 33.33% | 6.24% |
| Buliasnin | 2.54% | 1,457 | 1,296 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Bunganay | 3.52% | 2,019 | 1,903 | 6.10% | 1.25% |
| Caganhao | 1.95% | 1,117 | 1,040 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| Canat | 0.86% | 492 | 610 | -19.34% | -4.42% |
| Catubugan | 1.27% | 726 | 651 | 11.52% | 2.32% |
| Cawit | 4.54% | 2,600 | 2,417 | 7.57% | 1.55% |
| Daig | 1.09% | 624 | 531 | 17.51% | 3.46% |
| Daypay | 0.62% | 354 | 320 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Duyay | 2.93% | 1,679 | 1,555 | 7.97% | 1.63% |
| Hinapulan | 1.27% | 725 | 653 | 11.03% | 2.23% |
| Ihatub | 2.38% | 1,361 | 1,179 | 15.44% | 3.07% |
| Isok I | 2.09% | 1,199 | 1,277 | -6.11% | -1.32% |
| Isok II Poblacion | 1.34% | 769 | 753 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Laylay | 4.99% | 2,860 | 2,540 | 12.60% | 2.53% |
| Lupac | 3.02% | 1,732 | 1,732 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mahinhin | 1.02% | 587 | 623 | -5.78% | -1.25% |
| Mainit | 1.77% | 1,013 | 852 | 18.90% | 3.71% |
| Malbog | 0.68% | 389 | 489 | -20.45% | -4.70% |
| Maligaya | 1.28% | 736 | 772 | -4.66% | -1.00% |
| Malusak | 0.51% | 292 | 293 | -0.34% | -0.07% |
| Mansiwat | 0.73% | 421 | 385 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Mataas na Bayan | 0.94% | 540 | 571 | -5.43% | -1.17% |
| Maybo | 1.83% | 1,047 | 930 | 12.58% | 2.53% |
| Mercado | 2.37% | 1,359 | 1,475 | -7.86% | -1.71% |
| Murallon | 0.70% | 400 | 513 | -22.03% | -5.10% |
| Ogbac | 0.80% | 460 | 371 | 23.99% | 4.63% |
| Pawa | 1.19% | 684 | 792 | -13.64% | -3.04% |
| Pili | 0.65% | 371 | 367 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Poctoy | 0.67% | 386 | 333 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Poras | 1.92% | 1,098 | 982 | 11.81% | 2.38% |
| Puting Buhangin | 0.76% | 436 | 530 | -17.74% | -4.03% |
| Puyog | 1.71% | 981 | 904 | 8.52% | 1.74% |
| Sabong | 0.24% | 137 | 85 | 61.18% | 10.57% |
| San Miguel | 0.27% | 152 | 216 | -29.63% | -7.13% |
| Santol | 3.51% | 2,012 | 1,670 | 20.48% | 4.00% |
| Sawi | 1.85% | 1,059 | 989 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Tabi | 3.01% | 1,726 | 1,525 | 13.18% | 2.64% |
| Tabigue | 1.68% | 962 | 876 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Tagwak | 0.59% | 340 | 346 | -1.73% | -0.37% |
| Tambunan | 1.00% | 574 | 573 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Tampus | 1.94% | 1,112 | 1,246 | -10.75% | -2.37% |
| Tanza | 3.49% | 1,997 | 1,810 | 10.33% | 2.09% |
| Tugos | 2.55% | 1,459 | 1,514 | -3.63% | -0.78% |
| Tumagabok | 0.74% | 426 | 408 | 4.41% | 0.91% |
| Tumapon | 0.34% | 194 | 181 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| Boac Total | 57,283 | 54,730 | 4.66% | 0.96% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Boac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱151,820,774.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 165,213,105.16 | – |
| 2010 | 87,974,688.23 | -46.75% |
| 2011 | 97,753,874.74 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 96,715,367.58 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 106,400,409.55 | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 119,264,028.90 | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 135,781,655.04 | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 151,820,774.29 | 11.81% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Boac in the 2015 Census was 54,384 broken down into 12,679 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,992 | 8,047 | 5.09 | |
| 44,477 | 9,077 | 4.90 | |
| 48,394 | 9,836 | 4.92 | |
| 50,660 | 11,189 | 4.53 | |
| 52,735 | 11,943 | 4.42 | |
| 54,384 | 12,679 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boac is 10 to 14, with 6,224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 675 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 965 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,490 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,167 | 11.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,224 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,749 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,080 | 7.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,445 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,334 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,351 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,181 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,958 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,614 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,342 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,975 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,459 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 989 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 732 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 675 | 1.23% |
| Total | 54,730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boac grew from 15,823 in 1903 to 57,283 in 2020, an increase of 41,460 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 2,553 people, from the previous population of 54,730 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,823 | – | |
| 17,656 | 0.69% | |
| 20,977 | 0.87% | |
| 19,687 | -0.65% | |
| 26,712 | 2.72% | |
| 32,402 | 1.91% | |
| 35,649 | 1.93% | |
| 37,005 | 0.75% | |
| 41,034 | 1.04% | |
| 44,609 | 1.58% | |
| 48,504 | 1.81% | |
| 50,823 | 0.65% | |
| 52,892 | 1.46% | |
| 54,730 | 0.65% | |
| 57,283 | 0.96% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Boac for the year 2019 was 34,007, broken down into 16,413 males and 17,594 females.
Location
The municipal center of Boac is situated at approximately 13° 27' North, 121° 51' East, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.4 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 Boac are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, and Batangas City, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Mogpog, Marinduque, Gasan, Marinduque, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Buenavista, Marinduque, Torrijos, Marinduque, and General Luna, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 157.03 kilometers (97.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mogpog, Marinduque, 3.81 kilometers (2.37 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Gasan, Marinduque, 13.66 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Santa Cruz, Marinduque, 20.45 kilometers (12.71 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Buenavista, Marinduque, 24.01 kilometers (14.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Torrijos, Marinduque, 30.09 kilometers (18.70 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- General Luna, Quezon, 44.59 kilometers (27.70 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 59.38 kilometers (36.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 69.52 kilometers (43.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 71.95 kilometers (44.71 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 88.64 kilometers (55.08 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 91.38 kilometers (56.78 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 91.39 kilometers (56.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
Distance from Manila: 157.03 kilometers (97.58 miles) to the Northwest (N36°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.