Kitcharao, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 8609 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 128.35 km2 (49.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,278 |
| Density (2020) | 166 / km2 (429 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 27' North, 125° 34' East (9.4549, 125.5745) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.7 meters (179.4 feet) |
Kitcharao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Agusan del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 128.35 square kilometers or 49.56 square miles which constitutes 4.91% of Agusan del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,278. This represented 5.49% of the total population of Agusan del Norte province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 166 inhabitants per square kilometer or 429 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kitcharao has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangayan | 7.96% | 1,694 | 1,254 | 35.09% | 6.54% |
| Canaway | 6.63% | 1,411 | 1,259 | 12.07% | 2.43% |
| Crossing | 15.80% | 3,362 | 3,274 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
| Hinimbangan | 1.69% | 359 | 299 | 20.07% | 3.92% |
| Jaliobong | 9.62% | 2,047 | 1,551 | 31.98% | 6.01% |
| Mahayahay | 14.26% | 3,035 | 2,632 | 15.31% | 3.04% |
| Poblacion | 11.15% | 2,372 | 2,198 | 7.92% | 1.62% |
| San Isidro | 5.48% | 1,167 | 1,227 | -4.89% | -1.05% |
| San Roque | 10.06% | 2,140 | 1,947 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Sangay | 5.88% | 1,252 | 1,038 | 20.62% | 4.02% |
| Songkoy | 11.46% | 2,439 | 1,980 | 23.18% | 4.49% |
| Kitcharao Total | 21,278 | 18,659 | 14.04% | 2.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kitcharao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱77,956,974.63.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,355,678.91 | – |
| 2010 | 49,378,867.89 | 6.52% |
| 2011 | 53,364,917.13 | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 51,242,009.58 | -3.98% |
| 2013 | 55,211,323.81 | 7.75% |
| 2014 | 62,556,038.02 | 13.30% |
| 2015 | 70,631,386.59 | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 77,956,974.63 | 10.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kitcharao in the 2015 Census was 18,621 broken down into 4,358 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,573 | 2,392 | 5.67 | |
| 14,674 | 2,681 | 5.47 | |
| 15,925 | 2,874 | 5.54 | |
| 16,721 | 3,333 | 5.02 | |
| 17,364 | 3,497 | 4.97 | |
| 18,621 | 4,358 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kitcharao is 5 to 9, with 2,222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 123 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 441 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,770 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,222 | 11.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,144 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,997 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,693 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,435 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,178 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,099 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,003 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 883 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 790 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 649 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 490 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 306 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 263 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 173 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 123 | 0.66% |
| Total | 18,659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kitcharao grew from 9,960 in 1970 to 21,278 in 2020, an increase of 11,318 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.80%, or an increase of 2,619 people, from the previous population of 18,659 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,960 | – | |
| 10,524 | 1.11% | |
| 11,785 | 2.29% | |
| 13,598 | 1.44% | |
| 14,679 | 1.44% | |
| 15,950 | 1.80% | |
| 16,737 | 0.67% | |
| 17,377 | 1.38% | |
| 18,659 | 1.36% | |
| 21,278 | 2.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kitcharao for the year 2019 was 13,967, broken down into 7,080 males and 6,887 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kitcharao is situated at approximately 9° 27' North, 125° 34' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.7 meters or 179.4 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 Kitcharao are Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Butuan, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Alegria, Surigao del Norte, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, Tubod, Surigao del Norte, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, and Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 756.90 kilometers (470.31 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alegria, Surigao del Norte, 1.31 kilometers (0.81 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Mainit, Surigao del Norte, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tubod, Surigao del Norte, 11.16 kilometers (6.93 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, 13.98 kilometers (8.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, 20.53 kilometers (12.76 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 36.99 kilometers (22.99 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 37.93 kilometers (23.57 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Butuan, 55.69 kilometers (34.61 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 80.05 kilometers (49.74 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 84.11 kilometers (52.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 86.83 kilometers (53.96 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
Distance from Manila: 756.90 kilometers (470.31 miles) to the Northwest (N41°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.