Picong, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 9301 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 277.56 km2 (107.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,907 |
| Density (2020) | 68 / km2 (176 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 41' North, 123° 56' East (7.6839, 123.9356) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.6 feet) |
Picong, formerly known as Sultan Gumander, is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 277.56 square kilometers or 107.17 square miles which constitutes 1.84% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,907. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 68 inhabitants per square kilometer or 176 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Picong has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anas | 3.19% | 604 | 560 | 7.86% | 1.60% |
| Bara-as | 8.89% | 1,681 | 1,531 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Biasong | 3.82% | 723 | 595 | 21.51% | 4.19% |
| Bulangos | 5.49% | 1,038 | 866 | 19.86% | 3.89% |
| Durian | 4.55% | 861 | 826 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Ilian | 3.63% | 687 | 597 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Liangan | 6.53% | 1,234 | 1,023 | 20.63% | 4.03% |
| Maganding | 8.31% | 1,572 | 1,467 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Maladi | 8.74% | 1,652 | 1,446 | 14.25% | 2.84% |
| Mapantao | 5.42% | 1,024 | 973 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Micalubo | 5.60% | 1,059 | 844 | 25.47% | 4.89% |
| Mimbalawag | 3.41% | 645 | 555 | 16.22% | 3.21% |
| Pindolonan | 3.69% | 697 | 601 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Punong | 5.34% | 1,010 | 894 | 12.98% | 2.60% |
| Ramitan | 4.82% | 912 | 726 | 25.62% | 4.92% |
| Torogan | 3.41% | 644 | 447 | 44.07% | 7.99% |
| Tual | 3.58% | 677 | 592 | 14.36% | 2.86% |
| Tuca | 5.16% | 975 | 916 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
| Ubanoban | 6.41% | 1,212 | 1,156 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Picong Total | 18,907 | 16,615 | 13.79% | 2.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Picong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,399,881.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,787,531.67 | – |
| 2010 | 53,377,629.10 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 57,882,458.79 | 8.44% |
| 2012 | 55,973,148.00 | -3.30% |
| 2013 | 53,564,341.55 | -4.30% |
| 2014 | 60,500,053.00 | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 69,189,500.01 | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 76,399,881.77 | 10.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Picong in the 2015 Census was 16,592 broken down into 2,397 households or an average of 6.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,402 | 1,713 | 5.49 | |
| 10,503 | 2,224 | 4.72 | |
| 12,230 | 1,720 | 7.11 | |
| 23,487 | 3,264 | 7.20 | |
| 14,136 | 2,083 | 6.79 | |
| 16,592 | 2,397 | 6.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Picong is 5 to 9, with 2,686 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 274 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,057 | 12.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,686 | 16.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,406 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,841 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,342 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,123 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 919 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,069 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 974 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 720 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 482 | 2.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 296 | 1.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 202 | 1.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 0.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 67 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.13% |
| Total | 16,615 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Picong grew from 7,901 in 1970 to 18,907 in 2020, an increase of 11,006 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 2,292 people, from the previous population of 16,615 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,901 | – | |
| 9,016 | 2.68% | |
| 6,765 | -5.58% | |
| 9,402 | 3.35% | |
| 10,503 | 2.10% | |
| 12,230 | 3.32% | |
| 23,487 | 9.42% | |
| 14,136 | -16.87% | |
| 16,615 | 3.12% | |
| 18,907 | 2.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Picong for the year 2019 was 10,787, broken down into 4,787 males and 6,000 females.
Location
The municipal center of Picong is situated at approximately 7° 41' North, 123° 56' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.6 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 Picong are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Cotabato City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Calanogas, Lanao del Sur, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, Marogong, Lanao del Sur, and Pualas, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 831.78 kilometers (516.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calanogas, Lanao del Sur, 13.14 kilometers (8.17 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, 13.96 kilometers (8.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Malabang, Lanao del Sur, 14.62 kilometers (9.08 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Marogong, Lanao del Sur, 20.91 kilometers (12.99 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Pualas, Lanao del Sur, 21.10 kilometers (13.11 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 49.00 kilometers (30.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 51.16 kilometers (31.79 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 54.23 kilometers (33.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Cotabato City, 58.89 kilometers (36.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 60.30 kilometers (37.47 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Iligan, 68.90 kilometers (42.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
Distance from Manila: 831.78 kilometers (516.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.