Poona Bayabao, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 9705 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 280.00 km2 (108.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,141 |
| Density (2020) | 111 / km2 (288 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 51' North, 124° 20' East (7.8514, 124.3392) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 705.8 meters (2,315.0 feet) |
Poona Bayabao, formerly known as Gata, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 280.00 square kilometers or 108.11 square miles which constitutes 1.86% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,141. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 0.71% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 111 inhabitants per square kilometer or 288 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Poona Bayabao 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ataragadong | 3.03% | 945 | 721 | 31.07% | 5.86% |
| Bangon | 2.00% | 622 | 456 | 36.40% | 6.75% |
| Bansayan | 5.95% | 1,853 | 1,295 | 43.09% | 7.83% |
| Bualan | 2.69% | 838 | 689 | 21.63% | 4.21% |
| Bubong-Dimunda | 6.50% | 2,024 | 1,020 | 98.43% | 15.52% |
| Bugaran | 2.93% | 911 | 644 | 41.46% | 7.57% |
| Cadayonan | 5.19% | 1,615 | 1,050 | 53.81% | 9.49% |
| Calilangan Dicala | 2.55% | 793 | 595 | 33.28% | 6.23% |
| Calupaan | 3.48% | 1,085 | 588 | 84.52% | 13.76% |
| Dilausan | 1.93% | 600 | 494 | 21.46% | 4.18% |
| Dimayon | 3.89% | 1,212 | 882 | 37.41% | 6.92% |
| Dongcoan | 2.31% | 720 | 515 | 39.81% | 7.31% |
| Gadongan | 3.35% | 1,043 | 942 | 10.72% | 2.17% |
| Liangan | 3.80% | 1,182 | 1,021 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Lumbac | 2.95% | 920 | 575 | 60.00% | 10.40% |
| Lumbaca Ingud | 3.60% | 1,121 | 694 | 61.53% | 10.62% |
| Madanding | 4.19% | 1,304 | 1,027 | 26.97% | 5.15% |
| Pantao | 2.98% | 928 | 667 | 39.13% | 7.20% |
| Poblacion | 9.04% | 2,815 | 2,229 | 26.29% | 5.04% |
| Punud | 3.73% | 1,162 | 898 | 29.40% | 5.57% |
| Ragayan | 9.66% | 3,009 | 2,379 | 26.48% | 5.07% |
| Rogan Cairan | 4.43% | 1,379 | 862 | 59.98% | 10.40% |
| Rogan Tandiong Dimayon | 3.39% | 1,057 | 597 | 77.05% | 12.78% |
| Talaguian | 4.08% | 1,270 | 898 | 41.43% | 7.57% |
| Taporog | 2.35% | 733 | 489 | 49.90% | 8.89% |
| Poona Bayabao Total | 31,141 | 22,227 | 40.10% | 7.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Poona Bayabao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,248,723.00.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50,476,097.00 | – |
| 2010 | 53,555,592.01 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 58,028,746.35 | 8.35% |
| 2012 | 56,186,499.00 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 58,158,376.49 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 65,961,530.25 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 75,458,252.98 | 14.40% |
| 2016 | 83,248,723.00 | 10.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Poona Bayabao in the 2015 Census was 22,227 broken down into 3,558 households or an average of 6.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,105 | 2,066 | 6.34 | |
| 15,149 | 2,118 | 7.15 | |
| 17,390 | 2,452 | 7.09 | |
| 23,589 | 3,828 | 6.16 | |
| 19,229 | 3,120 | 6.16 | |
| 22,227 | 3,558 | 6.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poona Bayabao is 5 to 9, with 3,612 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 42 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 547 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,111 | 14.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,612 | 16.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,722 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,009 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,824 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,933 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,569 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,415 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,155 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 840 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 570 | 2.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 381 | 1.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 196 | 0.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 164 | 0.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 91 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 0.21% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 0.19% |
| Total | 22,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poona Bayabao grew from 2,415 in 1918 to 31,141 in 2020, an increase of 28,726 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.36%, or an increase of 8,914 people, from the previous population of 22,227 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,415 | – | |
| 4,330 | 2.96% | |
| 3,881 | -1.12% | |
| 9,179 | 7.86% | |
| 10,780 | 1.59% | |
| 12,750 | 3.43% | |
| 8,955 | -6.82% | |
| 13,105 | 3.88% | |
| 15,149 | 2.75% | |
| 17,390 | 3.00% | |
| 23,589 | 4.29% | |
| 19,229 | -7.17% | |
| 22,227 | 2.80% | |
| 31,141 | 7.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Poona Bayabao for the year 2019 was 9,455, broken down into 4,475 males and 4,980 females.
Location
The municipal center of Poona Bayabao is situated at approximately 7° 51' North, 124° 20' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 705.8 meters or 2,315.0 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 Poona Bayabao are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Cotabato City, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cagayan de Oro. The nearest municipalities are Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, Masiu, Lanao del Sur, Maguing, Lanao del Sur, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, Taraka, Lanao del Sur, and Mulondo, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 833.29 kilometers (517.78 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, 3.38 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Masiu, Lanao del Sur, 3.84 kilometers (2.38 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Maguing, Lanao del Sur, 5.95 kilometers (3.70 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Tamparan, Lanao del Sur, 5.96 kilometers (3.70 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Taraka, Lanao del Sur, 7.52 kilometers (4.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Mulondo, Lanao del Sur, 9.48 kilometers (5.89 miles) to the North (due North)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 20.16 kilometers (12.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Iligan, 45.46 kilometers (28.25 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 66.36 kilometers (41.23 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Cotabato City, 69.17 kilometers (42.98 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 71.61 kilometers (44.50 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 78.38 kilometers (48.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
Distance from Manila: 833.29 kilometers (517.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.