Dapitan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 50 |
| Postal code | 7101 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Dipolog Strait, Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 390.53 km2 (150.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 85,202 |
| Density (2020) | 218 / km2 (565 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 39' North, 123° 25' East (8.6548, 123.4221) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.3 meters (23.8 feet) |
Dapitan is a coastal component city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The city has a land area of 390.53 square kilometers or 150.78 square miles which constitutes 5.35% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 85,202. This represented 8.13% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 2.20% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 218 inhabitants per square kilometer or 565 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dapitan has 50 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliguay | 0.85% | 720 | 682 | 5.57% | 1.15% |
| Antipolo | 1.71% | 1,457 | 1,510 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| Aseniero | 2.46% | 2,098 | 1,924 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Ba-ao | 1.12% | 955 | 849 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Bagting | 1.20% | 1,019 | 1,215 | -16.13% | -3.64% |
| Banbanan | 1.53% | 1,302 | 1,092 | 19.23% | 3.77% |
| Banonong | 4.89% | 4,164 | 4,437 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Barcelona | 2.61% | 2,226 | 2,128 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Baylimango | 1.69% | 1,440 | 1,390 | 3.60% | 0.75% |
| Burgos | 1.63% | 1,390 | 1,378 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Canlucani | 1.58% | 1,344 | 1,176 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Carang | 0.93% | 790 | 759 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Cawa-cawa | 3.09% | 2,634 | 2,746 | -4.08% | -0.87% |
| Dampalan | 1.90% | 1,616 | 1,474 | 9.63% | 1.95% |
| Daro | 0.79% | 673 | 572 | 17.66% | 3.48% |
| Dawo | 2.96% | 2,522 | 2,655 | -5.01% | -1.08% |
| Diwa-an | 1.35% | 1,149 | 1,078 | 6.59% | 1.35% |
| Guimputlan | 0.96% | 817 | 811 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
| Hilltop | 1.06% | 904 | 765 | 18.17% | 3.58% |
| Ilaya | 3.37% | 2,873 | 2,975 | -3.43% | -0.73% |
| Kauswagan | 1.77% | 1,511 | 1,217 | 24.16% | 4.66% |
| Larayan | 2.94% | 2,502 | 2,018 | 23.98% | 4.63% |
| Linabo | 1.80% | 1,530 | 1,505 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Liyang | 1.03% | 877 | 1,122 | -21.84% | -5.05% |
| Maria Cristina | 2.81% | 2,396 | 2,045 | 17.16% | 3.39% |
| Maria Uray | 1.92% | 1,632 | 1,525 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Masidlakon | 1.67% | 1,423 | 1,198 | 18.78% | 3.69% |
| Matagobtob Poblacion | 3.81% | 3,245 | 3,084 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Napo | 1.22% | 1,042 | 1,044 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Opao | 1.79% | 1,527 | 1,510 | 1.13% | 0.24% |
| Oro | 1.31% | 1,119 | 1,113 | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Owaon | 2.66% | 2,264 | 1,922 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Oyan | 0.93% | 790 | 859 | -8.03% | -1.75% |
| Polo | 3.28% | 2,795 | 3,226 | -13.36% | -2.97% |
| Potol | 1.93% | 1,648 | 1,729 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Potungan | 1.94% | 1,652 | 1,559 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| San Francisco | 0.69% | 590 | 555 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| San Nicolas | 1.83% | 1,561 | 1,294 | 20.63% | 4.03% |
| San Pedro | 2.61% | 2,220 | 2,017 | 10.06% | 2.04% |
| San Vicente | 3.10% | 2,640 | 2,781 | -5.07% | -1.09% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.72% | 1,462 | 1,683 | -13.13% | -2.92% |
| Santo Niño | 2.36% | 2,007 | 1,810 | 10.88% | 2.20% |
| Sicayab-Bucana | 3.28% | 2,796 | 2,537 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Sigayan | 1.21% | 1,034 | 919 | 12.51% | 2.51% |
| Selinog | 0.81% | 692 | 697 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Sinonoc | 1.78% | 1,519 | 1,578 | -3.74% | -0.80% |
| Sulangon | 4.19% | 3,569 | 3,150 | 13.30% | 2.66% |
| Tag-ulo | 0.85% | 722 | 754 | -4.24% | -0.91% |
| Taguilon | 3.97% | 3,384 | 3,358 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Tamion | 1.13% | 960 | 993 | -3.32% | -0.71% |
| Dapitan Total | 85,202 | 82,418 | 3.38% | 0.70% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dapitan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱540,006,232.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 358,474,914.45 | – |
| 2010 | 398,410,493.00 | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 426,623,938.87 | 7.08% |
| 2012 | 364,661,290.33 | -14.52% |
| 2013 | 384,797,093.85 | 5.52% |
| 2014 | 432,806,415.88 | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 492,136,952.23 | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 540,006,232.83 | 9.73% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dapitan in the 2015 Census was 81,991 broken down into 18,108 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58,973 | 10,973 | 5.37 | |
| 62,941 | 12,338 | 5.10 | |
| 68,176 | 13,560 | 5.03 | |
| 72,646 | 15,442 | 4.70 | |
| 77,233 | 16,767 | 4.61 | |
| 81,991 | 18,108 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dapitan is 5 to 9, with 9,263 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 991 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,624 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,073 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,263 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,039 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,677 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,872 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,415 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,865 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,875 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,787 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,524 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,982 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,285 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,716 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,946 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,490 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 991 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 994 | 1.21% |
| Total | 82,418 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dapitan grew from 8,086 in 1903 to 85,202 in 2020, an increase of 77,116 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 2,784 people, from the previous population of 82,418 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,086 | – | |
| 12,866 | 2.98% | |
| 28,295 | 4.02% | |
| 37,984 | 3.07% | |
| 27,517 | -2.79% | |
| 37,781 | 3.15% | |
| 46,261 | 4.15% | |
| 54,694 | 3.40% | |
| 59,372 | 0.82% | |
| 62,997 | 1.12% | |
| 68,178 | 1.71% | |
| 72,792 | 0.91% | |
| 77,441 | 2.28% | |
| 82,418 | 1.19% | |
| 85,202 | 0.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dapitan for the year 2019 was 57,434, broken down into 28,516 males and 28,918 females.
Location
The city center of Dapitan is situated at approximately 8° 39' North, 123° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.3 meters or 23.8 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 Dapitan are Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, and Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 708.55 kilometers (440.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, 7.79 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.28 kilometers (9.49 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, 19.54 kilometers (12.14 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, 19.66 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, 20.11 kilometers (12.49 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, 20.14 kilometers (12.52 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
Nearest cities
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 11.89 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 46.08 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 72.90 kilometers (45.30 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 73.03 kilometers (45.38 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 74.95 kilometers (46.57 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 91.84 kilometers (57.07 miles) to the South (S1°E)
Distance from Manila: 708.55 kilometers (440.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.