Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 288.13 km2 (111.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,498 |
| Density (2020) | 71 / km2 (184 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 54' North, 123° 46' East (7.8970, 123.7674) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.1 feet) |
Kapatagan is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 288.13 square kilometers or 111.25 square miles which constitutes 1.91% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,498. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 71 inhabitants per square kilometer or 184 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kapatagan has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakikis | 5.43% | 1,114 | 894 | 24.61% | 4.74% |
| Barao | 4.42% | 905 | 720 | 25.69% | 4.93% |
| Bongabong | 6.48% | 1,328 | 1,227 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| Daguan | 25.59% | 5,245 | 2,231 | 135.10% | 19.71% |
| Inudaran | 3.87% | 793 | 747 | 6.16% | 1.27% |
| Kabaniakawan | 3.01% | 616 | 538 | 14.50% | 2.89% |
| Kapatagan | 7.65% | 1,568 | 1,391 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| Lusain | 5.24% | 1,075 | 950 | 13.16% | 2.64% |
| Matimos | 3.38% | 692 | 609 | 13.63% | 2.73% |
| Minimao | 6.49% | 1,330 | 1,175 | 13.19% | 2.64% |
| Pinantao | 8.29% | 1,700 | 1,515 | 12.21% | 2.45% |
| Salaman | 7.99% | 1,637 | 1,425 | 14.88% | 2.96% |
| Sigayan | 4.81% | 985 | 865 | 13.87% | 2.77% |
| Tabuan | 4.20% | 860 | 668 | 28.74% | 5.46% |
| Upper Igabay | 3.17% | 650 | 566 | 14.84% | 2.96% |
| Kapatagan Total | 20,498 | 15,521 | 32.07% | 6.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kapatagan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,738,279.05.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,239,339.63 | – |
| 2010 | 51,115,743.67 | 5.96% |
| 2011 | 55,401,325.14 | 8.38% |
| 2012 | 53,893,980.30 | -2.72% |
| 2013 | 53,632,669.38 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 60,769,594.84 | 13.31% |
| 2015 | 69,619,022.34 | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 76,738,279.05 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kapatagan in the 2015 Census was 15,487 broken down into 2,604 households or an average of 5.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,784 | 1,043 | 5.55 | |
| 6,702 | 1,457 | 4.60 | |
| 7,804 | 1,407 | 5.55 | |
| 19,598 | 3,458 | 5.67 | |
| 13,432 | 2,354 | 5.71 | |
| 15,487 | 2,604 | 5.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kapatagan is 5 to 9, with 2,460 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 366 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,716 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,460 | 15.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,260 | 14.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,676 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,295 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,204 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 968 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,060 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 883 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 716 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 405 | 2.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 212 | 1.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 111 | 0.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 82 | 0.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 0.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.19% |
| Total | 15,521 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kapatagan grew from 5,784 in 1990 to 20,498 in 2020, an increase of 14,714 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.03%, or an increase of 4,977 people, from the previous population of 15,521 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 5,784 | – | |
| 6,702 | 2.80% | |
| 7,804 | 3.32% | |
| 19,598 | 13.54% | |
| 13,432 | -12.85% | |
| 15,521 | 2.79% | |
| 20,498 | 6.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kapatagan for the year 2019 was 10,646, broken down into 5,173 males and 5,473 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kapatagan is situated at approximately 7° 54' North, 123° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.1 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 Kapatagan are Cotabato City, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Matanog, Maguindanao, Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, Marogong, Lanao del Sur, Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Barira, Maguindanao, and Buldon, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 855.99 kilometers (531.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matanog, Maguindanao, 9.58 kilometers (5.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, 10.28 kilometers (6.39 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Marogong, Lanao del Sur, 16.64 kilometers (10.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Malabang, Lanao del Sur, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Barira, Maguindanao, 17.48 kilometers (10.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Buldon, Maguindanao, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 35.66 kilometers (22.16 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 51.47 kilometers (31.98 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Iligan, 76.01 kilometers (47.23 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 76.92 kilometers (47.79 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 78.38 kilometers (48.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 91.40 kilometers (56.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
Distance from Manila: 855.99 kilometers (531.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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