Old Panamao, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 7402 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Area (2013) | 266.28 km2 (102.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 49,849 |
| Density (2020) | 187 / km2 (485 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 59' North, 121° 13' East (5.9823, 121.2135) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.7 meters (64.7 feet) |
Old Panamao is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 266.28 square kilometers or 102.81 square miles which constitutes 5.86% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 49,849. This represented 4.98% of the total population of Sulu province, or 1.13% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 187 inhabitants per square kilometer or 485 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Old Panamao has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asin | 3.38% | 1,685 | 1,524 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Bakud | 2.49% | 1,243 | 1,112 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
| Bangday | 1.98% | 986 | 972 | 1.44% | 0.30% |
| Baunoh | 2.49% | 1,240 | 1,140 | 8.77% | 1.79% |
| Bitanag | 1.91% | 954 | 834 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| Bud Seit | 1.81% | 904 | 791 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Bulangsi | 3.04% | 1,515 | 1,336 | 13.40% | 2.68% |
| Datag | 1.77% | 881 | 739 | 19.22% | 3.77% |
| Kamalig | 2.97% | 1,482 | 1,340 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Kan Asaali | 2.17% | 1,082 | 921 | 17.48% | 3.45% |
| Kan Ukol | 2.25% | 1,121 | 1,055 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Kan-Dayok | 2.91% | 1,450 | 1,444 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Kan-Sipat | 1.72% | 856 | 685 | 24.96% | 4.80% |
| Kawasan | 1.65% | 821 | 719 | 14.19% | 2.83% |
| Kulay-kulay | 3.91% | 1,949 | 1,900 | 2.58% | 0.54% |
| Lakit | 1.63% | 813 | 696 | 16.81% | 3.32% |
| Lower Patibulan | 2.38% | 1,188 | 1,019 | 16.58% | 3.28% |
| Lunggang | 1.95% | 972 | 836 | 16.27% | 3.22% |
| Parang | 2.09% | 1,040 | 1,027 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| Pugad Manaul | 2.42% | 1,208 | 1,054 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Puhagan | 2.30% | 1,149 | 1,018 | 12.87% | 2.58% |
| Seit Higad | 2.29% | 1,141 | 740 | 54.19% | 9.54% |
| Seit Lake | 4.61% | 2,299 | 2,139 | 7.48% | 1.53% |
| Su-uh | 27.55% | 13,732 | 8,789 | 56.24% | 9.85% |
| Tabu Manuk | 3.05% | 1,520 | 1,350 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Tandu-tandu | 1.61% | 805 | 706 | 14.02% | 2.80% |
| Tayungan | 2.54% | 1,265 | 1,089 | 16.16% | 3.20% |
| Tinah | 1.21% | 601 | 501 | 19.96% | 3.90% |
| Tubig Gantang | 2.65% | 1,320 | 1,179 | 11.96% | 2.41% |
| Tubig Jati | 1.61% | 802 | 704 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Upper Patibulan | 3.66% | 1,825 | 1,639 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Old Panamao Total | 49,849 | 40,998 | 21.59% | 4.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Old Panamao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱80,296,074.35.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,368,517.40 | – |
| 2010 | 58,028,492.33 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 62,665,489.60 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 60,980,555.22 | -2.69% |
| 2013 | 55,968,154.76 | -8.22% |
| 2014 | 63,312,248.72 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 72,656,171.57 | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 80,296,074.35 | 10.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Old Panamao in the 2015 Census was 40,998 broken down into 6,535 households or an average of 6.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,189 | 4,634 | 5.87 | |
| 28,549 | 4,617 | 6.18 | |
| 35,906 | 5,663 | 6.34 | |
| 49,885 | 8,065 | 6.19 | |
| 37,933 | 6,160 | 6.16 | |
| 40,998 | 6,535 | 6.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Old Panamao is 5 to 9, with 6,994 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 37 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 987 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,028 | 14.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,994 | 17.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,751 | 14.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,880 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,912 | 7.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,025 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,552 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,753 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,074 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,490 | 3.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,080 | 2.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 575 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 433 | 1.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 223 | 0.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 0.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 65 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 0.09% |
| Total | 40,998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Old Panamao grew from 253 in 1903 to 49,849 in 2020, an increase of 49,596 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.20%, or an increase of 8,851 people, from the previous population of 40,998 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | – | |
| 6,808 | 23.11% | |
| 10,414 | 2.15% | |
| 6,506 | -4.71% | |
| 13,042 | 6.31% | |
| 17,431 | 2.88% | |
| 20,606 | 3.41% | |
| 21,105 | 0.48% | |
| 27,189 | 2.57% | |
| 28,549 | 0.92% | |
| 35,906 | 5.04% | |
| 49,903 | 4.64% | |
| 37,933 | -9.50% | |
| 40,998 | 1.49% | |
| 49,849 | 4.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Old Panamao for the year 2019 was 15,183, broken down into 7,304 males and 7,879 females.
Location
The municipal center of Old Panamao is situated at approximately 5° 59' North, 121° 13' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.7 meters or 64.7 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 Old Panamao are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Cotabato City, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Panglima Estino, Sulu, Talipao, Sulu, Luuk, Sulu, Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, Patikul, Sulu, and Pata, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 952.62 kilometers (591.93 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panglima Estino, Sulu, 3.17 kilometers (1.97 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Talipao, Sulu, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Luuk, Sulu, 11.27 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Patikul, Sulu, 16.67 kilometers (10.36 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Pata, Sulu, 16.72 kilometers (10.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 116.02 kilometers (72.09 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 127.38 kilometers (79.15 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Zamboanga City, 139.87 kilometers (86.91 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 319.37 kilometers (198.44 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Cotabato City, 362.48 kilometers (225.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 362.73 kilometers (225.39 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
Distance from Manila: 952.62 kilometers (591.93 miles) to the North (N2°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.