San Miguel, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 8301 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 558.00 km2 (215.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,809 |
| Density (2020) | 75 / km2 (194 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 56' North, 126° 2' East (8.9341, 126.0396) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.8 meters (58.5 feet) |
San Miguel is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Surigao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 558.00 square kilometers or 215.45 square miles which constitutes 11.31% of Surigao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,809. This represented 6.51% of the total population of Surigao del Sur province, or 1.49% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 75 inhabitants per square kilometer or 194 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Miguel has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagyang | 3.32% | 1,387 | 1,181 | 17.44% | 3.44% |
| Baras | 3.34% | 1,395 | 1,472 | -5.23% | -1.12% |
| Bitaugan | 3.24% | 1,354 | 1,338 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Bolhoon | 13.58% | 5,677 | 4,666 | 21.67% | 4.21% |
| Calatngan | 2.90% | 1,211 | 1,148 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Carromata | 7.88% | 3,294 | 2,874 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Castillo | 3.43% | 1,433 | 1,326 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
| Libas Gua | 3.23% | 1,351 | 1,418 | -4.72% | -1.01% |
| Libas Sud | 7.03% | 2,939 | 2,717 | 8.17% | 1.67% |
| Magroyong | 5.25% | 2,193 | 1,940 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
| Mahayag | 4.30% | 1,797 | 1,641 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| Patong | 3.54% | 1,478 | 1,495 | -1.14% | -0.24% |
| Poblacion | 7.74% | 3,238 | 3,658 | -11.48% | -2.53% |
| Sagbayan | 6.06% | 2,532 | 2,586 | -2.09% | -0.44% |
| San Roque | 8.33% | 3,483 | 3,490 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| Siagao | 4.12% | 1,722 | 1,726 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| Tina | 9.41% | 3,934 | 3,594 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
| Umalag | 3.33% | 1,391 | 1,070 | 30.00% | 5.68% |
| San Miguel Total | 41,809 | 39,340 | 6.28% | 1.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Miguel for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱150,222,484.61.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 83,288,275.67 | – |
| 2010 | 89,100,174.64 | 6.98% |
| 2011 | 97,246,849.75 | 9.14% |
| 2012 | 92,843,973.69 | -4.53% |
| 2013 | 104,746,689.39 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 121,259,175.74 | 15.76% |
| 2015 | 135,515,449.12 | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 150,222,484.61 | 10.85% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Miguel in the 2015 Census was 39,311 broken down into 8,045 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,668 | 3,942 | 5.50 | |
| 23,958 | 4,361 | 5.49 | |
| 27,878 | 5,086 | 5.48 | |
| 32,667 | 6,091 | 5.36 | |
| 36,237 | 7,003 | 5.17 | |
| 39,311 | 8,045 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Miguel is 5 to 9, with 5,167 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 215 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,048 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,230 | 10.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,167 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,627 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,198 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,866 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,156 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,474 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,234 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,895 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,636 | 4.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,470 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,125 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 810 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 554 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 381 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 254 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 215 | 0.55% |
| Total | 39,340 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Miguel grew from 9,307 in 1970 to 41,809 in 2020, an increase of 32,502 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 2,469 people, from the previous population of 39,340 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,307 | – | |
| 12,443 | 6.00% | |
| 17,642 | 7.23% | |
| 21,671 | 2.08% | |
| 24,006 | 1.94% | |
| 27,883 | 3.26% | |
| 32,737 | 2.24% | |
| 36,287 | 3.82% | |
| 39,340 | 1.55% | |
| 41,809 | 1.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Miguel for the year 2019 was 24,419, broken down into 12,848 males and 11,571 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Miguel is situated at approximately 8° 56' North, 126° 2' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.8 meters or 58.5 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 San Miguel are Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Tago, Surigao del Sur, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, and Carmen, Surigao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 833.98 kilometers (518.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tago, Surigao del Sur, 23.30 kilometers (14.48 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, 26.99 kilometers (16.77 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, 28.85 kilometers (17.93 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, 29.02 kilometers (18.03 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, 32.02 kilometers (19.90 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Carmen, Surigao del Sur, 32.76 kilometers (20.36 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Nearest cities
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 23.74 kilometers (14.75 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 40.21 kilometers (24.98 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Butuan, 56.24 kilometers (34.95 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 59.37 kilometers (36.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 85.30 kilometers (53.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 103.69 kilometers (64.43 miles) to the West (S83°W)
Distance from Manila: 833.98 kilometers (518.21 miles) to the Northwest (N41°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.