Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 8412 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Area (2013) | 21.36 km2 (8.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,621 |
| Density (2020) | 497 / km2 (1,287 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 58' North, 125° 35' East (9.9609, 125.5911) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.2 feet) |
Dinagat is a coastal municipality in the island province of Dinagat Islands.
The municipality has a land area of 21.36 square kilometers or 8.25 square miles which constitutes 2.61% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,621. This represented 8.29% of the total population of Dinagat Islands province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 497 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,287 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dinagat has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 9.80% | 1,041 | 1,089 | -4.41% | -0.94% |
| Cabayawan | 5.55% | 589 | 523 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Cab-ilan | 11.50% | 1,221 | 1,190 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Cayetano | 6.27% | 666 | 561 | 18.72% | 3.68% |
| Escolta | 8.25% | 876 | 999 | -12.31% | -2.73% |
| Gomez | 7.00% | 743 | 842 | -11.76% | -2.60% |
| Justiniana Edera | 6.40% | 680 | 684 | -0.58% | -0.12% |
| Magsaysay | 7.43% | 789 | 801 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Mauswagon | 3.73% | 396 | 367 | 7.90% | 1.61% |
| New Mabuhay | 14.74% | 1,566 | 1,557 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Wadas | 10.20% | 1,083 | 1,059 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| White Beach | 9.14% | 971 | 960 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Dinagat Total | 10,621 | 10,632 | -0.10% | -0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dinagat for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱60,621,325.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 33,970,368.31 | – |
| 2010 | 36,110,499.89 | 6.30% |
| 2011 | 38,915,981.92 | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 37,784,140.91 | -2.91% |
| 2013 | 42,603,246.65 | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 48,135,682.07 | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 55,090,692.77 | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 60,621,325.90 | 10.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dinagat in the 2015 Census was 10,624 broken down into 2,220 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,650 | 1,629 | 5.31 | |
| 8,602 | 1,705 | 5.05 | |
| 9,879 | 1,932 | 5.11 | |
| 11,953 | 2,293 | 5.21 | |
| 12,772 | 2,627 | 4.86 | |
| 10,624 | 2,220 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dinagat is 10 to 14, with 1,258 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 154 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 196 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 894 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,143 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,258 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,087 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 954 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 726 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 602 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 558 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 573 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 561 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 496 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 390 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 341 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 294 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 250 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 154 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 155 | 1.46% |
| Total | 10,632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dinagat grew from 3,050 in 1903 to 10,621 in 2020, an increase of 7,571 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 10,632 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,050 | – | |
| 8,382 | 6.59% | |
| 9,533 | 0.65% | |
| 11,105 | 1.58% | |
| 10,095 | -0.83% | |
| 6,714 | -3.91% | |
| 22,284 | 27.22% | |
| 36,726 | 10.50% | |
| 8,659 | -13.46% | |
| 8,609 | -0.11% | |
| 9,883 | 3.00% | |
| 11,961 | 2.67% | |
| 12,786 | 2.46% | |
| 10,632 | -3.45% | |
| 10,621 | -0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dinagat for the year 2019 was 8,080, broken down into 4,126 males and 3,954 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dinagat is situated at approximately 9° 58' North, 125° 35' East, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.2 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 Dinagat are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Baybay, Leyte, and Tandag, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Dinagat Islands, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, and Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 716.80 kilometers (445.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Dinagat Islands, 5.82 kilometers (3.62 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, 9.81 kilometers (6.09 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, 11.69 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Libjo, Dinagat Islands, 26.71 kilometers (16.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, 27.42 kilometers (17.04 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte, 29.17 kilometers (18.13 miles) to the South (S2°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 22.04 kilometers (13.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 84.64 kilometers (52.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 92.91 kilometers (57.73 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Butuan, 111.64 kilometers (69.37 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 117.61 kilometers (73.08 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 118.03 kilometers (73.34 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
Distance from Manila: 716.80 kilometers (445.40 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.