Divilacan, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 3335 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 889.49 km2 (343.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 5,687 |
| Density (2015) | 6 / km2 (17 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 20' North, 122° 18' East (17.3297, 122.2961) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.5 feet) |
Divilacan is a coastal municipality in the province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 889.49 square kilometers or 343.43 square miles which constitutes 7.16% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 5,687. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.16% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 6 inhabitants per square kilometer or 17 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Divilacan has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicobian | 12.10% | 688 | 674 | 2.08% | 0.39% |
| Dibulos | 3.62% | 206 | 179 | 15.08% | 2.71% |
| Dicambangan | 6.14% | 349 | 270 | 29.26% | 5.01% |
| Dicaroyan | 5.86% | 333 | 313 | 6.39% | 1.19% |
| Dicatian | 6.89% | 392 | 344 | 13.95% | 2.52% |
| Dilakit | 7.67% | 436 | 406 | 7.39% | 1.37% |
| Dimapnat | 18.85% | 1,072 | 965 | 11.09% | 2.02% |
| Dimapula | 16.35% | 930 | 759 | 22.53% | 3.94% |
| Dimasalansan | 6.05% | 344 | 286 | 20.28% | 3.58% |
| Dipudo | 5.61% | 319 | 243 | 31.28% | 5.32% |
| Ditarum | 5.93% | 337 | 315 | 6.98% | 1.29% |
| Sapinit | 4.94% | 281 | 280 | 0.36% | 0.07% |
| Divilacan Total | 5,687 | 5,034 | 12.97% | 2.35% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Divilacan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,505,953.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,742,691.76 | – |
| 2010 | 83,602,895.18 | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 90,285,865.97 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 87,569,261.96 | -3.01% |
| 2013 | 97,792,613.14 | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 111,050,018.90 | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 126,474,530.36 | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 139,505,953.22 | 10.30% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Divilacan is 5 to 9, with 696 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 126 |
| 1 to 4 | 571 |
| 5 to 9 | 696 |
| 10 to 14 | 681 |
| 15 to 19 | 637 |
| 20 to 24 | 617 |
| 25 to 29 | 448 |
| 30 to 34 | 367 |
| 35 to 39 | 333 |
| 40 to 44 | 329 |
| 45 to 49 | 252 |
| 50 to 54 | 211 |
| 55 to 59 | 122 |
| 60 to 64 | 101 |
| 65 to 69 | 83 |
| 70 to 74 | 42 |
| 75 to 79 | 40 |
| 80 and over | 31 |
| Total | 5,687 |
Historical population
The population of Divilacan grew from 563 in 1970 to 5,687 in 2015, an increase of 5,124 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 653 people, from the previous population of 5,034 in 2010.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 563 | – | |
| 1,207 | 16.54% | |
| 1,859 | 9.02% | |
| 2,479 | 2.92% | |
| 2,593 | 0.85% | |
| 3,413 | 6.07% | |
| 4,602 | 4.21% | |
| 5,034 | 3.32% | |
| 5,687 | 2.35% |
Location
The municipal center of Divilacan is situated at approximately 17° 20' North, 122° 18' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.5 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 Divilacan are Ilagan, Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Tabuk, Santiago, and Candon. The nearest municipalities are Maconacon, Palanan, San Mariano, Benito Soliven, Tumauini, and San Pablo. Its distance from the national capital is 334.25 kilometers (207.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maconacon, Isabela, 8.91 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Palanan, Isabela, 32.76 kilometers (20.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- San Mariano, Isabela, 48.76 kilometers (30.30 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Benito Soliven, Isabela, 52.20 kilometers (32.44 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Tumauini, Isabela, 52.07 kilometers (32.35 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- San Pablo, Isabela, 54.82 kilometers (34.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 47.93 kilometers (29.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 67.53 kilometers (41.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 71.34 kilometers (44.33 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 91.03 kilometers (56.56 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 107.03 kilometers (66.50 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 197.20 kilometers (122.53 miles) to the West (S86°W)
Distance from Manila: 334.25 kilometers (207.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 5,687, ranked 1,567 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 343.43 square kilometers, ranked 30 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 6 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,594 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.35%, ranked 1,121 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.