Tandag, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 8300 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 291.73 km2 (112.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 62,669 |
| Density (2020) | 215 / km2 (556 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 5' North, 126° 12' East (9.0798, 126.1976) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (24.1 feet) |
Tandag is a coastal component city in the province of Surigao del Sur. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 291.73 square kilometers or 112.64 square miles which constitutes 5.91% of Surigao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 62,669. This represented 9.76% of the total population of Surigao del Sur province, or 2.23% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 215 inhabitants per square kilometer or 556 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tandag 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awasian | 3.26% | 2,040 | 1,427 | 42.96% | 7.81% |
| Bagong Lungsod | 8.65% | 5,419 | 5,493 | -1.35% | -0.29% |
| Bioto | 2.72% | 1,706 | 1,186 | 43.84% | 7.95% |
| Bongtod Poblacion | 9.67% | 6,059 | 5,577 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Buenavista | 5.21% | 3,265 | 2,687 | 21.51% | 4.19% |
| Dagocdoc | 5.99% | 3,754 | 4,153 | -9.61% | -2.10% |
| Mabua | 13.52% | 8,475 | 6,271 | 35.15% | 6.54% |
| Mabuhay | 1.30% | 813 | 1,041 | -21.90% | -5.07% |
| Maitum | 3.05% | 1,911 | 1,829 | 4.48% | 0.93% |
| Maticdum | 1.35% | 844 | 823 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Pandanon | 1.64% | 1,030 | 818 | 25.92% | 4.97% |
| Pangi | 1.64% | 1,028 | 880 | 16.82% | 3.33% |
| Quezon | 3.17% | 1,985 | 1,468 | 35.22% | 6.56% |
| Rosario | 7.00% | 4,385 | 3,262 | 34.43% | 6.43% |
| Salvacion | 1.43% | 896 | 893 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| San Agustin Norte | 3.84% | 2,404 | 2,135 | 12.60% | 2.53% |
| San Agustin Sur | 9.45% | 5,921 | 5,485 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| San Antonio | 1.45% | 909 | 669 | 35.87% | 6.67% |
| San Isidro | 1.68% | 1,051 | 786 | 33.72% | 6.31% |
| San Jose | 1.42% | 893 | 710 | 25.77% | 4.95% |
| Telaje | 12.58% | 7,881 | 8,771 | -10.15% | -2.23% |
| Tandag Total | 62,669 | 56,364 | 11.19% | 2.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tandag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱466,592,887.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 164,870,083.35 | – |
| 2010 | 98,822,426.44 | -40.06% |
| 2011 | 108,079,017.27 | 9.37% |
| 2012 | 303,393,092.92 | 180.71% |
| 2013 | 325,105,022.11 | 7.16% |
| 2014 | 369,631,590.05 | 13.70% |
| 2015 | 424,477,426.48 | 14.84% |
| 2016 | 466,592,887.18 | 9.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tandag in the 2015 Census was 56,256 broken down into 12,276 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,216 | 6,346 | 5.39 | |
| 38,971 | 7,389 | 5.27 | |
| 44,171 | 8,449 | 5.23 | |
| 50,319 | 10,025 | 5.02 | |
| 51,965 | 10,867 | 4.78 | |
| 56,256 | 12,276 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tandag is 5 to 9, with 6,255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 428 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,210 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,145 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,255 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,158 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,997 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,194 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,358 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,759 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,474 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,099 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,924 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,454 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,111 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,588 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,000 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 696 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 514 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 428 | 0.76% |
| Total | 56,364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tandag grew from 3,751 in 1903 to 62,669 in 2020, an increase of 58,918 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 6,305 people, from the previous population of 56,364 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,751 | – | |
| 14,573 | 8.95% | |
| 12,702 | -0.68% | |
| 14,099 | 1.08% | |
| 10,441 | -2.61% | |
| 19,847 | 6.48% | |
| 21,775 | 1.88% | |
| 25,386 | 3.12% | |
| 34,351 | 3.07% | |
| 39,222 | 2.52% | |
| 44,327 | 2.66% | |
| 50,459 | 1.80% | |
| 52,114 | 1.18% | |
| 56,364 | 1.50% | |
| 62,669 | 2.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tandag for the year 2019 was 39,771, broken down into 19,793 males and 19,978 females.
Location
The city center of Tandag is situated at approximately 9° 5' North, 126° 12' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 24.1 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 Tandag are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Butuan, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Tago, Surigao del Sur, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, Cortes, Surigao del Sur, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, and San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 833.43 kilometers (517.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tago, Surigao del Sur, 7.73 kilometers (4.80 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, 15.57 kilometers (9.67 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, 21.22 kilometers (13.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Cortes, Surigao del Sur, 21.57 kilometers (13.40 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, 22.64 kilometers (14.07 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, 23.74 kilometers (14.75 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 63.86 kilometers (39.68 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 73.04 kilometers (45.38 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Butuan, 74.85 kilometers (46.51 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 96.78 kilometers (60.14 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 110.20 kilometers (68.47 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 123.59 kilometers (76.79 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
Distance from Manila: 833.43 kilometers (517.87 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.