Butig, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 9305 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 331.49 km2 (127.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,768 |
| Density (2020) | 69 / km2 (178 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 45' North, 124° 19' East (7.7434, 124.3124) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 759.2 meters (2,490.3 feet) |
Butig is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 331.49 square kilometers or 127.99 square miles which constitutes 2.20% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,768. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.52% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 69 inhabitants per square kilometer or 178 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Butig has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayabao Poblacion | 14.39% | 3,277 | 2,644 | 23.94% | 4.62% |
| Butig Proper | 6.14% | 1,399 | 891 | 57.01% | 9.96% |
| Cabasaran | 4.90% | 1,116 | 728 | 53.30% | 9.41% |
| Coloyan Tambo | 5.20% | 1,184 | 1,175 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Dilimbayan | 4.08% | 930 | 833 | 11.64% | 2.35% |
| Dolangan | 3.54% | 805 | 708 | 13.70% | 2.74% |
| Malungun | 4.02% | 915 | 812 | 12.68% | 2.55% |
| Pindolonan | 5.51% | 1,255 | 1,114 | 12.66% | 2.54% |
| Poktan | 4.35% | 990 | 939 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Ragayan | 5.06% | 1,153 | 999 | 15.42% | 3.06% |
| Raya | 5.49% | 1,249 | 1,150 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| Samer | 6.07% | 1,383 | 1,254 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Sandab Madaya | 20.40% | 4,644 | 3,790 | 22.53% | 4.37% |
| Sundig | 4.93% | 1,123 | 1,029 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Timbab | 2.54% | 579 | 539 | 7.42% | 1.52% |
| Tiowi | 3.36% | 766 | 697 | 9.90% | 2.01% |
| Butig Total | 22,768 | 19,302 | 17.96% | 3.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Butig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,085,306.45.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,147,064.32 | – |
| 2010 | 56,323,451.79 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 60,903,521.67 | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 59,068,039.99 | -3.01% |
| 2013 | 60,285,341.76 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 68,225,248.77 | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 78,036,619.15 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 86,085,306.45 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Butig in the 2015 Census was 19,302 broken down into 3,098 households or an average of 6.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,491 | 2,485 | 5.83 | |
| 16,065 | 3,498 | 4.59 | |
| 16,283 | 2,454 | 6.64 | |
| 22,256 | 3,385 | 6.57 | |
| 16,642 | 2,744 | 6.06 | |
| 19,302 | 3,098 | 6.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butig is 5 to 9, with 3,072 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 549 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,004 | 15.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,072 | 15.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,433 | 12.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,782 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,560 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,584 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,140 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,183 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,007 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 876 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 467 | 2.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 270 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 163 | 0.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 0.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.17% |
| Total | 19,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butig grew from 1,218 in 1918 to 22,768 in 2020, an increase of 21,550 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 3,466 people, from the previous population of 19,302 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,218 | – | |
| 2,855 | 4.35% | |
| 3,437 | 1.92% | |
| 9,251 | 9.10% | |
| 10,152 | 0.91% | |
| 11,428 | 2.40% | |
| 6,278 | -11.29% | |
| 14,491 | 8.73% | |
| 16,229 | 2.14% | |
| 16,283 | 0.07% | |
| 22,256 | 4.40% | |
| 16,642 | -10.04% | |
| 19,302 | 2.86% | |
| 22,768 | 3.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Butig for the year 2019 was 12,135, broken down into 5,992 males and 6,143 females.
Location
The municipal center of Butig is situated at approximately 7° 45' North, 124° 19' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 759.2 meters or 2,490.3 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 Butig are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Cotabato City, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Valencia, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur, Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur, Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur, Masiu, Lanao del Sur, Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, and Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 840.24 kilometers (522.10 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur, 5.59 kilometers (3.47 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur, 5.60 kilometers (3.48 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur, 7.74 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Masiu, Lanao del Sur, 8.45 kilometers (5.25 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 11.49 kilometers (7.14 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur, 11.76 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the West (N87°W)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 28.76 kilometers (17.87 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Iligan, 54.28 kilometers (33.73 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Cotabato City, 58.25 kilometers (36.20 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 68.16 kilometers (42.35 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 71.19 kilometers (44.23 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 87.53 kilometers (54.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
Distance from Manila: 840.24 kilometers (522.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.