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 (2007) | 249.48 km2 (96.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 16,808 |
| Density (2015) | 67 / km2 (175 / 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 249.48 square kilometers or 96.32 square miles which constitutes 24.07% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 16,808. This represented 13.22% 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 67 inhabitants per square kilometer or 175 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cagdianao has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boa | 5.82% | 979 | 845 | 15.86% | 2.84% |
| Cabunga‑an | 6.93% | 1,164 | 949 | 22.66% | 3.96% |
| Del Pilar | 10.45% | 1,757 | 1,618 | 8.59% | 1.58% |
| Laguna | 3.92% | 659 | 767 | -14.08% | -2.85% |
| Legaspi | 5.63% | 946 | 627 | 50.88% | 8.15% |
| Ma‑atas | 5.27% | 886 | 741 | 19.57% | 3.46% |
| Mabini | 5.44% | 914 | 812 | 12.56% | 2.28% |
| Nueva Estrella | 3.97% | 668 | 764 | -12.57% | -2.52% |
| Poblacion | 19.81% | 3,329 | 3,084 | 7.94% | 1.47% |
| R. Ecleo, Sr. | 9.78% | 1,643 | 1,492 | 10.12% | 1.85% |
| San Jose | 2.11% | 354 | 361 | -1.94% | -0.37% |
| Santa Rita | 3.18% | 534 | 557 | -4.13% | -0.80% |
| Tigbao | 6.80% | 1,143 | 1,014 | 12.72% | 2.31% |
| Valencia | 10.90% | 1,832 | 1,416 | 29.38% | 5.03% |
| Cagdianao Total | 16,808 | 15,047 | 11.70% | 2.13% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 424 |
| 1 to 4 | 1,549 |
| 5 to 9 | 1,988 |
| 10 to 14 | 1,899 |
| 15 to 19 | 1,666 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,518 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,186 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,004 |
| 35 to 39 | 960 |
| 40 to 44 | 909 |
| 45 to 49 | 835 |
| 50 to 54 | 699 |
| 55 to 59 | 628 |
| 60 to 64 | 495 |
| 65 to 69 | 405 |
| 70 to 74 | 265 |
| 75 to 79 | 211 |
| 80 and over | 167 |
| Total | 16,808 |
Historical population
The population of Cagdianao grew from 4,342 in 1960 to 16,808 in 2015, an increase of 12,466 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 1,761 people, from the previous population of 15,047 in 2010.
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% |
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, Cabadbaran, Maasin, Butuan, Tandag, and Baybay. The nearest municipalities are Dinagat, San Jose, Basilisa, Tagana-an, Placer, and San Francisco. 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, 19.58 kilometers (12.17 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, 26.81 kilometers (16.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Placer, Surigao del Norte, 30.38 kilometers (18.87 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, 31.58 kilometers (19.62 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, 93.49 kilometers (58.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°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, 127.06 kilometers (78.95 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
Distance from Manila: 725.98 kilometers (451.11 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 16,808, ranked 1,342 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 96.32 square kilometers, ranked 414 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 67 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,449 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.13%, ranked 245 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.