Galimuyod, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 2709 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,244 |
| Density (2020) | 298 / km2 (771 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 11' North, 120° 28' East (17.1830, 120.4687) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.6 feet) |
Galimuyod is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 34.40 square kilometers or 13.28 square miles which constitutes 1.33% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,244. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.19% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 298 inhabitants per square kilometer or 771 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Galimuyod has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaya | 2.74% | 281 | 311 | -9.65% | -2.11% |
| Baracbac | 3.07% | 314 | 293 | 7.17% | 1.47% |
| Bidbiday | 7.96% | 815 | 831 | -1.93% | -0.41% |
| Bitong | 1.93% | 198 | 214 | -7.48% | -1.62% |
| Borobor | 3.01% | 308 | 279 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Calimugtong | 4.60% | 471 | 507 | -7.10% | -1.54% |
| Calongbuyan | 5.17% | 530 | 639 | -17.06% | -3.86% |
| Calumbaya | 2.59% | 265 | 289 | -8.30% | -1.81% |
| Daldagan | 4.35% | 446 | 428 | 4.21% | 0.87% |
| Kilang | 2.10% | 215 | 205 | 4.88% | 1.01% |
| Legaspi | 3.30% | 338 | 355 | -4.79% | -1.03% |
| Mabayag | 3.15% | 323 | 357 | -9.52% | -2.08% |
| Matanubong | 1.52% | 156 | 206 | -24.27% | -5.68% |
| Mckinley | 5.06% | 518 | 572 | -9.44% | -2.07% |
| Nagsingcaoan | 3.46% | 354 | 292 | 21.23% | 4.14% |
| Oaig-Daya | 2.72% | 279 | 316 | -11.71% | -2.59% |
| Pagangpang | 4.22% | 432 | 504 | -14.29% | -3.19% |
| Patac | 13.37% | 1,370 | 1,433 | -4.40% | -0.94% |
| Poblacion | 4.50% | 461 | 536 | -13.99% | -3.12% |
| Rubio | 6.48% | 664 | 658 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Sabangan-Bato | 5.38% | 551 | 524 | 5.15% | 1.06% |
| Sacaang | 4.24% | 434 | 403 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| San Vicente | 2.21% | 226 | 253 | -10.67% | -2.35% |
| Sapang | 2.88% | 295 | 343 | -13.99% | -3.12% |
| Galimuyod Total | 10,244 | 10,748 | -4.69% | -1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Galimuyod for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱183,075,987.74.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,485,996.79 | – |
| 2010 | 78,494,188.08 | 103.96% |
| 2011 | 75,782,475.35 | -3.45% |
| 2012 | 74,175,142.16 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 65,429,689.77 | -11.79% |
| 2014 | 35,581,788.30 | -45.62% |
| 2015 | 88,753,644.90 | 149.44% |
| 2016 | 183,075,987.74 | 106.27% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Galimuyod in the 2015 Census was 10,747 broken down into 2,326 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,852 | 1,465 | 5.36 | |
| 8,473 | 1,570 | 5.40 | |
| 8,879 | 1,792 | 4.95 | |
| 10,304 | 2,030 | 5.08 | |
| 9,995 | 2,127 | 4.70 | |
| 10,747 | 2,326 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Galimuyod is 20 to 24, with 946 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 141 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 141 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 726 | 6.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 890 | 8.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 887 | 8.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 864 | 8.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 946 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 898 | 8.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 856 | 7.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 813 | 7.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 680 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 705 | 6.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 576 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 514 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 401 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 274 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 212 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 189 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 176 | 1.64% |
| Total | 10,748 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Galimuyod grew from 2,849 in 1918 to 10,244 in 2020, an increase of 7,395 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.01%, or a decrease of 504 people, from the previous population of 10,748 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,849 | – | |
| 3,063 | 0.36% | |
| 3,418 | 1.13% | |
| 4,670 | 2.78% | |
| 5,288 | 1.22% | |
| 6,281 | 3.51% | |
| 6,576 | 0.92% | |
| 7,941 | 1.90% | |
| 8,477 | 1.23% | |
| 8,879 | 1.00% | |
| 10,310 | 2.08% | |
| 10,011 | -1.07% | |
| 10,748 | 1.36% | |
| 10,244 | -1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Galimuyod for the year 2019 was 7,332, broken down into 3,714 males and 3,618 females.
Location
The municipal center of Galimuyod is situated at approximately 17° 11' North, 120° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.6 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 Galimuyod are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, and Santiago, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 292.05 kilometers (181.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, 5.96 kilometers (3.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, 8.01 kilometers (4.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, 9.42 kilometers (5.85 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, 11.06 kilometers (6.87 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur, 12.53 kilometers (7.79 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 2.38 kilometers (1.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 44.02 kilometers (27.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 64.74 kilometers (40.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Baguio, 86.35 kilometers (53.66 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 97.21 kilometers (60.41 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 113.04 kilometers (70.24 miles) to the North (N7°E)
Distance from Manila: 292.05 kilometers (181.47 miles) to the South (S11°E)
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.