Delfin Albano, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 3326 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 189.00 km2 (72.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,928 |
| Density (2020) | 158 / km2 (410 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 18' North, 121° 47' East (17.3044, 121.7788) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.2 meters (125.4 feet) |
Delfin Albano, formerly known as Magsaysay, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 189.00 square kilometers or 72.97 square miles which constitutes 1.44% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,928. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 158 inhabitants per square kilometer or 410 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Delfin Albano has 29 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 | 3.45% | 1,034 | 897 | 15.27% | 3.04% |
| Andarayan | 4.77% | 1,427 | 1,310 | 8.93% | 1.82% |
| Aneg | 5.51% | 1,648 | 1,555 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Bayabo | 3.84% | 1,148 | 987 | 16.31% | 3.23% |
| Calinaoan Sur | 1.81% | 543 | 445 | 22.02% | 4.28% |
| Caloocan | 2.49% | 746 | 687 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Capitol | 2.86% | 855 | 797 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Carmencita | 4.99% | 1,493 | 1,355 | 10.18% | 2.06% |
| Concepcion | 1.49% | 447 | 408 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Maui | 3.20% | 959 | 794 | 20.78% | 4.05% |
| Quibal | 1.57% | 469 | 427 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Ragan Almacen | 1.19% | 355 | 314 | 13.06% | 2.62% |
| Ragan Norte | 2.83% | 846 | 599 | 41.24% | 7.54% |
| Ragan Sur | 6.84% | 2,047 | 1,809 | 13.16% | 2.64% |
| Rizal | 5.38% | 1,609 | 1,379 | 16.68% | 3.30% |
| San Andres | 1.91% | 572 | 505 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| San Antonio | 10.74% | 3,215 | 2,977 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| San Isidro | 1.89% | 567 | 533 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| San Jose | 3.98% | 1,191 | 1,050 | 13.43% | 2.69% |
| San Juan | 6.74% | 2,018 | 1,790 | 12.74% | 2.56% |
| San Macario | 2.11% | 632 | 552 | 14.49% | 2.89% |
| San Nicolas | 2.92% | 873 | 803 | 8.72% | 1.77% |
| San Patricio | 2.04% | 612 | 535 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| San Roque | 1.22% | 364 | 324 | 12.35% | 2.48% |
| Santo Rosario | 2.77% | 828 | 837 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Santor | 2.78% | 831 | 742 | 11.99% | 2.41% |
| Villa Luz | 4.07% | 1,218 | 966 | 26.09% | 5.00% |
| Villa Pereda | 2.89% | 865 | 759 | 13.97% | 2.79% |
| Visitacion | 1.72% | 516 | 478 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Delfin Albano Total | 29,928 | 26,614 | 12.45% | 2.50% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Delfin Albano for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱96,963,089.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,455,169.77 | – |
| 2010 | 56,486,578.15 | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 60,619,189.66 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 60,878,924.50 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 66,865,624.57 | 9.83% |
| 2014 | 75,325,457.15 | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 91,469,702.19 | 21.43% |
| 2016 | 96,963,089.19 | 6.01% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Delfin Albano in the 2015 Census was 26,614 broken down into 6,637 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,409 | 3,897 | 5.24 | |
| 21,811 | 4,442 | 4.91 | |
| 23,580 | 4,825 | 4.89 | |
| 24,899 | 5,715 | 4.36 | |
| 25,422 | 5,948 | 4.27 | |
| 26,614 | 6,637 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Delfin Albano is 5 to 9, with 2,634 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 264 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 468 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,200 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,634 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,494 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,460 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,391 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,091 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,837 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,897 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,627 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,516 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,423 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,205 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 814 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 621 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 388 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 284 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 264 | 0.99% |
| Total | 26,614 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Delfin Albano grew from 10,742 in 1960 to 29,928 in 2020, an increase of 19,186 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 3,314 people, from the previous population of 26,614 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,742 | – | |
| 13,905 | 2.56% | |
| 15,585 | 2.32% | |
| 17,725 | 2.61% | |
| 20,410 | 1.42% | |
| 21,811 | 1.25% | |
| 23,619 | 1.72% | |
| 24,899 | 0.73% | |
| 25,422 | 0.76% | |
| 26,614 | 0.88% | |
| 29,928 | 2.50% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Delfin Albano for the year 2019 was 18,547, broken down into 9,284 males and 9,263 females.
Location
The municipal center of Delfin Albano is situated at approximately 17° 18' North, 121° 47' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.2 meters or 125.4 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 Delfin Albano are Ilagan, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tumauini, Isabela, Santo Tomas, Isabela, Cabagan, Isabela, San Pablo, Isabela, Santa Maria, Isabela, and Quezon, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 312.24 kilometers (194.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tumauini, Isabela, 4.72 kilometers (2.93 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Santo Tomas, Isabela, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Cabagan, Isabela, 13.57 kilometers (8.43 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- San Pablo, Isabela, 16.02 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Santa Maria, Isabela, 18.68 kilometers (11.61 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Quezon, Isabela, 18.40 kilometers (11.43 miles) to the West (N88°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 21.25 kilometers (13.20 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 34.45 kilometers (21.41 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 38.03 kilometers (23.63 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 40.98 kilometers (25.46 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 72.67 kilometers (45.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 142.16 kilometers (88.33 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Distance from Manila: 312.24 kilometers (194.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°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.