Cagdianao, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 8411 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Area (2013) | 196.57 km2 (75.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,350 |
| Density (2020) | 93 / km2 (242 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 55' North, 125° 40' East (9.9229, 125.6719) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.3 feet) |
Cagdianao is a coastal municipality in the island province of Dinagat Islands.
The municipality has a land area of 196.57 square kilometers or 75.90 square miles which constitutes 24.05% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,350. This represented 14.32% of the total population of Dinagat Islands province, or 0.65% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 93 inhabitants per square kilometer or 242 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cagdianao 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boa | 5.67% | 1,040 | 979 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Cabunga-an | 6.87% | 1,260 | 1,164 | 8.25% | 1.68% |
| Del Pilar | 9.36% | 1,717 | 1,757 | -2.28% | -0.48% |
| Laguna | 4.11% | 754 | 659 | 14.42% | 2.88% |
| Legaspi | 5.61% | 1,029 | 946 | 8.77% | 1.79% |
| Ma-atas | 5.14% | 943 | 886 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Mabini | 5.54% | 1,016 | 914 | 11.16% | 2.25% |
| Nueva Estrella | 4.60% | 844 | 668 | 26.35% | 5.05% |
| Poblacion | 19.28% | 3,537 | 3,329 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| R. Ecleo, Sr. | 9.65% | 1,771 | 1,643 | 7.79% | 1.59% |
| San Jose | 2.19% | 402 | 354 | 13.56% | 2.71% |
| Santa Rita | 2.89% | 530 | 534 | -0.75% | -0.16% |
| Tigbao | 6.83% | 1,254 | 1,143 | 9.71% | 1.97% |
| Valencia | 12.28% | 2,253 | 1,832 | 22.98% | 4.45% |
| Cagdianao Total | 18,350 | 16,808 | 9.17% | 1.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cagdianao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱153,289,311.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,371,378.41 | – |
| 2010 | 97,406,008.65 | 69.78% |
| 2011 | 65,653,962.83 | -32.60% |
| 2012 | 90,489,179.32 | 37.83% |
| 2013 | 85,960,161.99 | -5.01% |
| 2014 | 81,352,943.29 | -5.36% |
| 2015 | 118,417,240.75 | 45.56% |
| 2016 | 153,289,311.16 | 29.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cagdianao in the 2015 Census was 16,779 broken down into 3,777 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,551 | 2,229 | 5.18 | |
| 11,171 | 2,237 | 4.99 | |
| 12,878 | 2,554 | 5.04 | |
| 14,125 | 2,908 | 4.86 | |
| 15,047 | 3,248 | 4.63 | |
| 16,779 | 3,777 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cagdianao is 5 to 9, with 1,988 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 167 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 424 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,549 | 9.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,988 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,899 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,666 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,518 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,186 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,004 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 960 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 909 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 835 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 699 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 628 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 495 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 405 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 265 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 211 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 167 | 0.99% |
| Total | 16,808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cagdianao grew from 4,342 in 1960 to 18,350 in 2020, an increase of 14,008 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 1,542 people, from the previous population of 16,808 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,342 | – | |
| 4,827 | 1.04% | |
| 5,789 | 3.71% | |
| 8,435 | 7.82% | |
| 11,555 | 3.20% | |
| 11,175 | -0.62% | |
| 12,886 | 3.10% | |
| 14,130 | 1.28% | |
| 15,047 | 2.32% | |
| 16,808 | 2.13% | |
| 18,350 | 1.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cagdianao for the year 2019 was 12,774, broken down into 6,607 males and 6,167 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cagdianao is situated at approximately 9° 55' North, 125° 40' East, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.3 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 Cagdianao are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Butuan, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, San Jose, Dinagat Islands, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, Placer, Surigao del Norte, and San Francisco, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 725.98 kilometers (451.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, 9.81 kilometers (6.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- San Jose, Dinagat Islands, 14.65 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, 17.87 kilometers (11.10 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, 26.81 kilometers (16.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Placer, Surigao del Norte, 30.45 kilometers (18.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, 31.72 kilometers (19.71 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 24.79 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 89.77 kilometers (55.78 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 94.24 kilometers (58.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Butuan, 108.38 kilometers (67.34 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 109.67 kilometers (68.15 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 127.02 kilometers (78.93 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
Distance from Manila: 725.98 kilometers (451.11 miles) to the Northwest (N44°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.