Baco, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 5201 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Verde Island Passage |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 216.23 km2 (83.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,817 |
| Density (2020) | 184 / km2 (477 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 21' North, 121° 6' East (13.3580, 121.0965) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.0 meters (39.4 feet) |
Baco is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 216.23 square kilometers or 83.49 square miles which constitutes 5.10% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,817. This represented 4.38% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.23% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 184 inhabitants per square kilometer or 477 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baco has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alag | 2.93% | 1,166 | 1,198 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Bangkatan | 5.99% | 2,387 | 1,974 | 20.92% | 4.08% |
| Baras | 3.93% | 1,563 | 1,626 | -3.87% | -0.83% |
| Bayanan | 3.81% | 1,518 | 1,623 | -6.47% | -1.40% |
| Burbuli | 1.49% | 594 | 675 | -12.00% | -2.65% |
| Catwiran I | 3.68% | 1,466 | 1,387 | 5.70% | 1.17% |
| Catwiran II | 3.78% | 1,507 | 1,538 | -2.02% | -0.43% |
| Dulangan I | 4.46% | 1,774 | 1,869 | -5.08% | -1.09% |
| Dulangan II | 6.90% | 2,749 | 2,406 | 14.26% | 2.84% |
| Lantuyang | 3.22% | 1,281 | 996 | 28.61% | 5.44% |
| Lumang Bayan | 1.62% | 647 | 584 | 10.79% | 2.18% |
| Malapad | 1.27% | 505 | 446 | 13.23% | 2.65% |
| Mangangan I | 6.75% | 2,689 | 2,498 | 7.65% | 1.56% |
| Mangangan II | 2.01% | 799 | 766 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Mayabig | 4.27% | 1,701 | 1,422 | 19.62% | 3.84% |
| Pambisan | 3.02% | 1,201 | 1,114 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| Poblacion | 7.18% | 2,860 | 3,021 | -5.33% | -1.15% |
| Pulang-Tubig | 2.42% | 962 | 849 | 13.31% | 2.67% |
| Putican-Cabulo | 1.26% | 502 | 473 | 6.13% | 1.26% |
| San Andres | 0.81% | 321 | 284 | 13.03% | 2.61% |
| San Ignacio | 6.01% | 2,392 | 1,986 | 20.44% | 3.99% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.09% | 433 | 440 | -1.59% | -0.34% |
| Santa Rosa I | 5.35% | 2,129 | 1,884 | 13.00% | 2.61% |
| Santa Rosa II | 4.30% | 1,711 | 1,702 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Tabon-tabon | 3.98% | 1,584 | 1,548 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Tagumpay | 4.49% | 1,788 | 1,439 | 24.25% | 4.68% |
| Water | 3.99% | 1,588 | 1,467 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Baco Total | 39,817 | 37,215 | 6.99% | 1.43% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baco for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,438,690.32.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,760,214.41 | – |
| 2010 | 61,286,482.55 | 4.30% |
| 2011 | 68,547,210.62 | 11.85% |
| 2012 | 66,270,048.22 | -3.32% |
| 2013 | 73,510,526.47 | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 83,072,951.84 | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 94,247,218.34 | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 104,438,690.32 | 10.81% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baco in the 2015 Census was 37,182 broken down into 8,326 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,796 | 4,335 | 5.49 | |
| 25,889 | 5,248 | 4.93 | |
| 30,167 | 5,717 | 5.28 | |
| 34,127 | 6,948 | 4.91 | |
| 35,060 | 7,483 | 4.69 | |
| 37,182 | 8,326 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baco is 5 to 9, with 4,480 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 310 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 862 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,471 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,480 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,310 | 11.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,851 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,167 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,792 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,530 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,402 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,974 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,796 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,512 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,257 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,000 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 706 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 480 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 315 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 310 | 0.83% |
| Total | 37,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baco grew from 5,111 in 1939 to 39,817 in 2020, an increase of 34,706 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 2,602 people, from the previous population of 37,215 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,751 | 1.22% | |
| 10,213 | 5.18% | |
| 13,687 | 2.91% | |
| 15,738 | 2.84% | |
| 18,607 | 3.40% | |
| 23,800 | 2.49% | |
| 25,915 | 1.61% | |
| 30,167 | 3.31% | |
| 34,127 | 1.72% | |
| 35,060 | 0.99% | |
| 37,215 | 1.14% | |
| 39,817 | 1.43% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baco for the year 2019 was 22,678, broken down into 11,197 males and 11,481 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baco is situated at approximately 13° 21' North, 121° 6' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.0 meters or 39.4 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 Baco are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, San Pablo, Laguna, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Lobo, Batangas, and Tingloy, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 136.95 kilometers (85.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, 12.01 kilometers (7.46 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, 22.06 kilometers (13.71 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, 22.68 kilometers (14.09 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, 28.33 kilometers (17.60 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Lobo, Batangas, 34.28 kilometers (21.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Tingloy, Batangas, 41.16 kilometers (25.57 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 10.34 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 44.24 kilometers (27.49 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 64.96 kilometers (40.36 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 80.56 kilometers (50.06 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 82.58 kilometers (51.31 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 82.86 kilometers (51.49 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Distance from Manila: 136.95 kilometers (85.10 miles) to the North (N5°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.