Pata, Province of Sulu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 7405 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Celebes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Pata |
| Area (2013) | 196.40 km2 (75.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,736 |
| Density (2020) | 126 / km2 (326 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 51' North, 121° 9' East (5.8447, 121.1445) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.0 meters (75.5 feet) |
Pata is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 196.40 square kilometers or 75.83 square miles which constitutes 4.32% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,736. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Sulu province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 126 inhabitants per square kilometer or 326 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pata has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalan | 3.46% | 855 | 734 | 16.49% | 3.26% |
| Daungdong | 8.16% | 2,018 | 1,793 | 12.55% | 2.52% |
| Kamawi | 4.40% | 1,089 | 1,013 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Kanjarang | 6.12% | 1,515 | 1,371 | 10.50% | 2.12% |
| Kayawan | 7.69% | 1,901 | 1,504 | 26.40% | 5.05% |
| Kiput | 6.49% | 1,606 | 1,425 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Likud | 5.28% | 1,307 | 1,142 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Luuk-tulay | 6.02% | 1,489 | 1,342 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Niog-niog | 5.37% | 1,328 | 1,109 | 19.75% | 3.87% |
| Patian | 3.76% | 929 | 717 | 29.57% | 5.60% |
| Pisak-pisak | 8.68% | 2,146 | 1,895 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| Saimbangon | 18.18% | 4,496 | 4,398 | 2.23% | 0.46% |
| Sangkap | 8.28% | 2,048 | 1,801 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Timuddas | 8.12% | 2,009 | 1,919 | 4.69% | 0.97% |
| Pata Total | 24,736 | 22,163 | 11.61% | 2.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pata for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱51,317,464.56.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,095,036.94 | – |
| 2010 | 35,125,853.25 | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 38,139,227.08 | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 36,840,516.78 | -3.41% |
| 2013 | 36,038,792.56 | -2.18% |
| 2014 | 40,766,487.00 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 46,667,615.48 | 14.48% |
| 2016 | 51,317,464.56 | 9.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pata in the 2015 Census was 22,163 broken down into 3,583 households or an average of 6.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,244 | 1,665 | 5.55 | |
| 10,065 | 1,978 | 5.09 | |
| 11,791 | 2,048 | 5.76 | |
| 20,095 | 3,514 | 5.72 | |
| 14,918 | 2,465 | 6.05 | |
| 22,163 | 3,583 | 6.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pata is 10 to 14, with 3,570 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 287 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,442 | 11.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,562 | 16.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,570 | 16.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,864 | 12.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,715 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,285 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,379 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,538 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,187 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 881 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 568 | 2.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 353 | 1.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 225 | 1.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 158 | 0.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 90 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.04% |
| Total | 22,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pata grew from 9,105 in 1939 to 24,736 in 2020, an increase of 15,631 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.34%, or an increase of 2,573 people, from the previous population of 22,163 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,795 | -2.96% | |
| 6,657 | -0.18% | |
| 8,077 | 1.91% | |
| 4,379 | -11.56% | |
| 7,213 | 10.49% | |
| 9,244 | 2.51% | |
| 10,065 | 1.61% | |
| 11,791 | 3.45% | |
| 20,095 | 7.63% | |
| 14,918 | -10.28% | |
| 22,163 | 7.83% | |
| 24,736 | 2.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pata for the year 2019 was 7,489, broken down into 3,570 males and 3,919 females.
Location
Pata is situated at approximately 5° 51' North, 121° 9' East, in the island of Pata. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.0 meters or 75.5 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 Pata 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, Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, Talipao, Sulu, Maimbung, Sulu, Old Panamao, Sulu, and Luuk, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 967.41 kilometers (601.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panglima Estino, Sulu, 13.58 kilometers (8.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, 13.85 kilometers (8.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Talipao, Sulu, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Maimbung, Sulu, 16.40 kilometers (10.19 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Old Panamao, Sulu, 16.72 kilometers (10.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Luuk, Sulu, 22.97 kilometers (14.27 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 131.86 kilometers (81.94 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 142.41 kilometers (88.49 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Zamboanga City, 155.96 kilometers (96.91 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 334.74 kilometers (208.00 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Cotabato City, 375.23 kilometers (233.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 378.06 kilometers (234.91 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Distance from Manila: 967.41 kilometers (601.12 miles) to the North (N1°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.