Talacogon, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 8510 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 405.25 km2 (156.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,678 |
| Density (2020) | 98 / km2 (254 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 27' North, 125° 47' East (8.4488, 125.7869) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Talacogon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 405.25 square kilometers or 156.47 square miles which constitutes 4.06% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,678. This represented 5.37% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 1.41% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 98 inhabitants per square kilometer or 254 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Talacogon has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batucan | 5.44% | 2,160 | 2,181 | -0.96% | -0.20% |
| BuenaGracia | 5.51% | 2,187 | 1,846 | 18.47% | 3.63% |
| Causwagan | 7.89% | 3,132 | 3,055 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Culi | 1.43% | 566 | 511 | 10.76% | 2.17% |
| Del Monte | 19.60% | 7,777 | 7,750 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Desamparados | 4.70% | 1,864 | 1,361 | 36.96% | 6.84% |
| La Flora | 3.52% | 1,397 | 1,212 | 15.26% | 3.04% |
| Labnig | 8.63% | 3,426 | 2,888 | 18.63% | 3.66% |
| Maharlika | 2.42% | 961 | 855 | 12.40% | 2.49% |
| Marbon | 4.65% | 1,844 | 1,570 | 17.45% | 3.44% |
| Sabang Gibung | 2.10% | 833 | 961 | -13.32% | -2.96% |
| San Agustin | 10.11% | 4,012 | 4,314 | -7.00% | -1.52% |
| San Isidro | 2.49% | 987 | 897 | 10.03% | 2.03% |
| San Nicolas | 5.95% | 2,360 | 2,307 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Zamora | 3.32% | 1,316 | 1,411 | -6.73% | -1.46% |
| Zillovia | 12.24% | 4,856 | 5,255 | -7.59% | -1.65% |
| Talacogon Total | 39,678 | 38,374 | 3.40% | 0.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Talacogon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱145,433,666.50.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,239,874.16 | – |
| 2010 | 89,430,455.34 | 14.30% |
| 2011 | 94,103,723.88 | 5.23% |
| 2012 | 92,663,011.01 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 103,816,160.31 | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 114,753,140.36 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 129,544,128.93 | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 145,433,666.50 | 12.27% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Talacogon in the 2015 Census was 38,350 broken down into 8,285 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,652 | 3,763 | 5.75 | |
| 27,419 | 4,986 | 5.50 | |
| 30,748 | 5,462 | 5.63 | |
| 33,093 | 6,434 | 5.14 | |
| 37,140 | 7,444 | 4.99 | |
| 38,350 | 8,285 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talacogon is 5 to 9, with 4,911 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 224 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 982 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,246 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,911 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,654 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,791 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,348 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,992 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,440 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,130 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,962 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,755 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,598 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,256 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 863 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 546 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 416 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 260 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 224 | 0.58% |
| Total | 38,374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talacogon grew from 2,811 in 1903 to 39,678 in 2020, an increase of 36,867 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 1,304 people, from the previous population of 38,374 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,811 | – | |
| 2,201 | -1.53% | |
| 3,242 | 1.95% | |
| 3,186 | -0.18% | |
| 4,861 | 3.78% | |
| 7,719 | 4.63% | |
| 9,110 | 3.38% | |
| 11,452 | 4.68% | |
| 21,655 | 6.58% | |
| 27,517 | 4.59% | |
| 30,879 | 2.50% | |
| 33,093 | 0.96% | |
| 37,224 | 4.37% | |
| 38,374 | 0.58% | |
| 39,678 | 0.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Talacogon for the year 2019 was 22,513, broken down into 11,503 males and 11,010 females.
Location
The municipal center of Talacogon is situated at approximately 8° 27' North, 125° 47' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 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 Talacogon are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, and Tandag, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Luis, Agusan del Sur, La Paz, Agusan del Sur, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Rosario, Agusan del Sur, and Esperanza, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 858.07 kilometers (533.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- La Paz, Agusan del Sur, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, 21.85 kilometers (13.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 22.38 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Rosario, Agusan del Sur, 24.78 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, 29.56 kilometers (18.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 29.67 kilometers (18.44 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Butuan, 62.62 kilometers (38.91 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 63.87 kilometers (39.69 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 79.27 kilometers (49.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 79.55 kilometers (49.43 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 83.14 kilometers (51.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
Distance from Manila: 858.07 kilometers (533.18 miles) to the Northwest (N37°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.