Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 8309 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 242.50 km2 (93.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,146 |
| Density (2020) | 219 / km2 (568 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 32' North, 126° 7' East (8.5365, 126.1206) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.6 feet) |
Barobo is a coastal municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 242.50 square kilometers or 93.63 square miles which constitutes 4.92% of Surigao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,146. This represented 8.27% of the total population of Surigao del Sur province, or 1.89% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 219 inhabitants per square kilometer or 568 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Barobo has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaga | 5.66% | 3,010 | 2,783 | 8.16% | 1.66% |
| Bahi | 3.99% | 2,123 | 1,961 | 8.26% | 1.68% |
| Cabacungan | 3.12% | 1,659 | 1,549 | 7.10% | 1.45% |
| Cambagang | 4.92% | 2,616 | 2,292 | 14.14% | 2.82% |
| Causwagan | 1.14% | 608 | 589 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Dapdap | 3.16% | 1,678 | 1,473 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Dughan | 2.44% | 1,297 | 1,177 | 10.20% | 2.06% |
| Gamut | 6.60% | 3,510 | 3,203 | 9.58% | 1.95% |
| Javier | 6.95% | 3,694 | 3,703 | -0.24% | -0.05% |
| Kinayan | 2.54% | 1,351 | 1,142 | 18.30% | 3.60% |
| Mamis | 1.02% | 542 | 497 | 9.05% | 1.84% |
| Poblacion | 27.35% | 14,534 | 13,267 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Rizal | 3.55% | 1,885 | 1,725 | 9.28% | 1.88% |
| San Jose | 2.17% | 1,154 | 1,214 | -4.94% | -1.06% |
| San Roque | 1.54% | 816 | 807 | 1.12% | 0.23% |
| San Vicente | 2.57% | 1,366 | 1,160 | 17.76% | 3.50% |
| Sua | 1.77% | 939 | 841 | 11.65% | 2.35% |
| Sudlon | 0.70% | 370 | 358 | 3.35% | 0.70% |
| Tambis | 11.94% | 6,344 | 6,928 | -8.43% | -1.84% |
| Unidad | 1.84% | 978 | 965 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Wakat | 5.03% | 2,672 | 2,096 | 27.48% | 5.24% |
| Barobo Total | 53,146 | 49,730 | 6.87% | 1.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Barobo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱127,072,164.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,452,406.85 | – |
| 2010 | 72,138,474.06 | 3.87% |
| 2011 | 80,754,377.86 | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 78,830,867.13 | -2.38% |
| 2013 | 88,336,622.07 | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 101,857,741.82 | 15.31% |
| 2015 | 114,820,562.40 | 12.73% |
| 2016 | 127,072,164.91 | 10.67% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Barobo in the 2015 Census was 49,646 broken down into 10,690 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,980 | 5,819 | 5.67 | |
| 32,226 | 6,002 | 5.37 | |
| 34,558 | 6,482 | 5.33 | |
| 40,874 | 7,904 | 5.17 | |
| 43,581 | 8,591 | 5.07 | |
| 49,646 | 10,690 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barobo is 5 to 9, with 6,383 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 320 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,252 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,307 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,383 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,792 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,851 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,319 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,903 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,095 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,904 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,583 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,328 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,004 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,686 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,220 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 847 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 548 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 388 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 320 | 0.64% |
| Total | 49,730 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barobo grew from 16,717 in 1970 to 53,146 in 2020, an increase of 36,429 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 3,416 people, from the previous population of 49,730 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,717 | – | |
| 21,090 | 4.77% | |
| 23,346 | 2.05% | |
| 32,991 | 3.52% | |
| 32,226 | -0.44% | |
| 34,558 | 1.51% | |
| 40,933 | 2.36% | |
| 43,663 | 2.38% | |
| 49,730 | 2.51% | |
| 53,146 | 1.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Barobo for the year 2019 was 32,013, broken down into 16,334 males and 15,679 females.
Location
The municipal center of Barobo is situated at approximately 8° 32' North, 126° 7' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.6 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 Barobo are Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Rosario, Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, and San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 873.49 kilometers (542.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, 9.35 kilometers (5.81 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Lianga, Surigao del Sur, 11.26 kilometers (7.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, 16.19 kilometers (10.06 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Rosario, Agusan del Sur, 21.43 kilometers (13.32 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 24.01 kilometers (14.92 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, 25.67 kilometers (15.95 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
Nearest cities
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 41.53 kilometers (25.81 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 45.64 kilometers (28.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 60.93 kilometers (37.86 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Butuan, 79.99 kilometers (49.70 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 91.66 kilometers (56.96 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 116.52 kilometers (72.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
Distance from Manila: 873.49 kilometers (542.76 miles) to the Northwest (N39°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.