Tiwi, Province of Albay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4513 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lagonoy Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 105.76 km2 (40.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 56,444 |
| Density (2020) | 534 / km2 (1,382 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 27' North, 123° 41' East (13.4569, 123.6796) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.9 feet) |
Tiwi is a coastal municipality in the province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 105.76 square kilometers or 40.83 square miles which constitutes 4.11% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 56,444. This represented 4.11% of the total population of Albay province, or 0.93% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 534 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,382 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tiwi has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 4.87% | 2,749 | 2,315 | 18.75% | 3.68% |
| Bariis | 2.04% | 1,152 | 1,092 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Baybay | 4.25% | 2,400 | 2,265 | 5.96% | 1.23% |
| Belen | 2.58% | 1,454 | 1,406 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Biyong | 3.01% | 1,699 | 1,680 | 1.13% | 0.24% |
| Bolo | 2.24% | 1,263 | 1,205 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Cale | 10.62% | 5,992 | 5,557 | 7.83% | 1.60% |
| Cararayan | 3.93% | 2,216 | 2,012 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Coro-coro | 3.24% | 1,826 | 1,747 | 4.52% | 0.94% |
| Dap-dap | 1.70% | 961 | 891 | 7.86% | 1.60% |
| Gajo | 2.88% | 1,624 | 1,536 | 5.73% | 1.18% |
| Joroan | 5.32% | 3,005 | 2,741 | 9.63% | 1.95% |
| Libjo | 5.32% | 3,003 | 2,936 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Libtong | 4.02% | 2,270 | 2,304 | -1.48% | -0.31% |
| Matalibong | 2.63% | 1,486 | 1,397 | 6.37% | 1.31% |
| Maynonong | 1.75% | 987 | 824 | 19.78% | 3.87% |
| Mayong | 2.99% | 1,687 | 1,632 | 3.37% | 0.70% |
| Misibis | 3.99% | 2,254 | 2,192 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| Naga | 9.43% | 5,323 | 4,629 | 14.99% | 2.98% |
| Nagas | 5.95% | 3,361 | 3,206 | 4.83% | 1.00% |
| Oyama | 2.11% | 1,193 | 1,289 | -7.45% | -1.62% |
| Putsan | 2.57% | 1,451 | 1,234 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| San Bernardo | 3.62% | 2,046 | 1,759 | 16.32% | 3.23% |
| Sogod | 3.73% | 2,108 | 2,103 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Tigbi | 5.20% | 2,934 | 3,168 | -7.39% | -1.60% |
| Tiwi Total | 56,444 | 53,120 | 6.26% | 1.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tiwi for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱146,183,196.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 87,347,651.73 | – |
| 2010 | 92,104,592.94 | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 128,332,968.55 | 39.33% |
| 2012 | 108,373,931.23 | -15.55% |
| 2013 | 105,628,323.46 | -2.53% |
| 2014 | 121,149,808.70 | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 141,528,034.27 | 16.82% |
| 2016 | 146,183,196.85 | 3.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tiwi in the 2015 Census was 53,068 broken down into 11,016 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,658 | 6,067 | 5.71 | |
| 39,725 | 6,942 | 5.72 | |
| 44,261 | 8,036 | 5.51 | |
| 49,185 | 9,405 | 5.23 | |
| 50,134 | 10,106 | 4.96 | |
| 53,068 | 11,016 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tiwi is 10 to 14, with 6,533 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 454 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,118 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,797 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,284 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,533 | 12.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,937 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,430 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,761 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,469 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,223 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,673 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,529 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,264 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,824 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,532 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,135 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 699 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 454 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 458 | 0.86% |
| Total | 53,120 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tiwi grew from 9,593 in 1903 to 56,444 in 2020, an increase of 46,851 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 3,324 people, from the previous population of 53,120 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,593 | – | |
| 10,557 | 0.61% | |
| 12,539 | 0.86% | |
| 14,350 | 1.39% | |
| 17,691 | 1.86% | |
| 22,037 | 2.17% | |
| 24,350 | 2.02% | |
| 28,726 | 3.36% | |
| 34,658 | 1.90% | |
| 39,733 | 2.59% | |
| 44,261 | 2.34% | |
| 49,185 | 1.47% | |
| 50,163 | 0.72% | |
| 53,120 | 1.10% | |
| 56,444 | 1.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tiwi for the year 2019 was 35,333, broken down into 17,248 males and 18,085 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tiwi is situated at approximately 13° 27' North, 123° 41' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.9 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 Tiwi are Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Legazpi, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Malinao, Albay, Malilipot, Albay, Buhi, Camarines Sur, Bacacay, Albay, Sagñay, Camarines Sur, and Santo Domingo, Albay. Its distance from the national capital is 317.45 kilometers (197.26 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Malinao, Albay, 7.13 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Malilipot, Albay, 16.57 kilometers (10.30 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 17.84 kilometers (11.08 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Bacacay, Albay, 21.83 kilometers (13.56 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Sagñay, Camarines Sur, 23.55 kilometers (14.63 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Santo Domingo, Albay, 26.53 kilometers (16.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 12.10 kilometers (7.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 28.42 kilometers (17.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 29.14 kilometers (18.10 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 35.69 kilometers (22.18 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 56.54 kilometers (35.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 64.33 kilometers (39.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
Distance from Manila: 317.45 kilometers (197.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°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.