Wao, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 9716 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 485.24 km2 (187.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 50,366 |
| Density (2020) | 104 / km2 (269 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 38' North, 124° 43' East (7.6397, 124.7234) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 555.7 meters (1,822.7 feet) |
Wao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 485.24 square kilometers or 187.35 square miles which constitutes 3.22% of Lanao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 50,366. This represented 4.21% of the total population of Lanao del Sur province, or 1.14% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 104 inhabitants per square kilometer or 269 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Wao has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoyong | 2.58% | 1,300 | 1,435 | -9.41% | -2.06% |
| Balatin | 1.27% | 639 | 731 | -12.59% | -2.79% |
| Banga | 3.11% | 1,567 | 1,539 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Bo-ot | 3.49% | 1,756 | 1,299 | 35.18% | 6.55% |
| Buntongun | 2.71% | 1,363 | 1,084 | 25.74% | 4.94% |
| Cebuano Group | 4.19% | 2,108 | 1,705 | 23.64% | 4.57% |
| Christian Village | 3.64% | 1,832 | 1,539 | 19.04% | 3.74% |
| Eastern Wao | 5.90% | 2,970 | 2,940 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Extension Poblacion | 4.81% | 2,425 | 2,313 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Gata | 2.73% | 1,377 | 1,232 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
| Kabatangan | 2.63% | 1,327 | 1,509 | -12.06% | -2.67% |
| Kadingilan | 3.05% | 1,538 | 1,239 | 24.13% | 4.66% |
| Katutungan | 4.60% | 2,316 | 2,230 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Kilikili East | 5.86% | 2,949 | 2,466 | 19.59% | 3.84% |
| Kilikili West | 6.27% | 3,159 | 2,650 | 19.21% | 3.77% |
| Malaigang | 2.02% | 1,019 | 931 | 9.45% | 1.92% |
| Manila Group | 6.08% | 3,064 | 2,814 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Milaya | 4.26% | 2,144 | 2,078 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
| Mimbuaya | 1.88% | 949 | 953 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Muslim Village | 2.34% | 1,178 | 956 | 23.22% | 4.49% |
| Pagalongan | 5.19% | 2,613 | 2,589 | 0.93% | 0.19% |
| Panang | 2.11% | 1,061 | 856 | 23.95% | 4.62% |
| Park Area | 7.94% | 4,000 | 3,728 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Pilintangan | 4.03% | 2,028 | 1,872 | 8.33% | 1.70% |
| Serran Village | 1.43% | 722 | 677 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| Western Wao | 5.88% | 2,962 | 2,497 | 18.62% | 3.66% |
| Wao Total | 50,366 | 45,862 | 9.82% | 1.99% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Wao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱153,996,569.65.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 86,356,959.57 | – |
| 2010 | 92,757,297.16 | 7.41% |
| 2011 | 100,740,708.26 | 8.61% |
| 2012 | 11,332,287.11 | -88.75% |
| 2013 | 107,069,748.83 | 844.82% |
| 2014 | 120,071,599.47 | 12.14% |
| 2015 | 139,958,369.30 | 16.56% |
| 2016 | 153,996,569.65 | 10.03% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Wao in the 2015 Census was 45,862 broken down into 9,037 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,932 | 4,031 | 5.69 | |
| 27,459 | 5,784 | 4.75 | |
| 35,437 | 6,505 | 5.45 | |
| 42,186 | 8,628 | 4.89 | |
| 40,459 | 8,003 | 5.06 | |
| 45,862 | 9,037 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wao is 5 to 9, with 5,699 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 252 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 967 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,459 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,699 | 12.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,105 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,629 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,579 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,806 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,174 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,698 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,404 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,154 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,756 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,384 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,275 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 844 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 390 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 287 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 252 | 0.55% |
| Total | 45,862 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wao grew from 13,848 in 1960 to 50,366 in 2020, an increase of 36,518 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 4,504 people, from the previous population of 45,862 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,848 | – | |
| 16,577 | 1.78% | |
| 17,267 | 0.82% | |
| 15,962 | -1.56% | |
| 22,932 | 3.69% | |
| 27,503 | 3.46% | |
| 35,517 | 5.64% | |
| 42,186 | 2.40% | |
| 40,479 | -1.49% | |
| 45,862 | 2.41% | |
| 50,366 | 1.99% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Wao for the year 2019 was 37,446, broken down into 19,619 males and 17,827 females.
Location
The municipal center of Wao is situated at approximately 7° 38' North, 124° 43' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 555.7 meters or 1,822.7 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 Wao are Valencia, Bukidnon, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Cotabato City, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Kalilangan, Bukidnon, Banisilan, Cotabato, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, and Damulog, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 870.75 kilometers (541.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kalilangan, Bukidnon, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Banisilan, Cotabato, 15.14 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, 16.77 kilometers (10.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Kadingilan, Bukidnon, 21.04 kilometers (13.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Pangantucan, Bukidnon, 24.23 kilometers (15.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Damulog, Bukidnon, 29.53 kilometers (18.35 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
Nearest cities
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 49.80 kilometers (30.94 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 62.85 kilometers (39.05 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Cotabato City, 70.12 kilometers (43.57 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 72.57 kilometers (45.09 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 80.80 kilometers (50.21 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Iligan, 84.29 kilometers (52.38 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
Distance from Manila: 870.75 kilometers (541.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°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.