Gutalac, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 7118 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 492.86 km2 (190.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,090 |
| Density (2020) | 73 / km2 (190 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 59' North, 122° 24' East (7.9852, 122.4060) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 162.1 meters (531.8 feet) |
Gutalac is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 492.86 square kilometers or 190.29 square miles which constitutes 6.75% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,090. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.93% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 73 inhabitants per square kilometer or 190 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gutalac has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacong | 1.24% | 446 | 539 | -17.25% | -3.91% |
| Bagong Silang | 2.29% | 827 | 979 | -15.53% | -3.49% |
| Banganon | 2.51% | 905 | 991 | -8.68% | -1.89% |
| Bayanihan | 1.47% | 530 | 517 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Buenavista | 2.36% | 852 | 855 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Canupong | 2.41% | 869 | 790 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Cocob | 3.21% | 1,159 | 1,228 | -5.62% | -1.21% |
| Datagan | 2.26% | 814 | 753 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| Imelda | 4.19% | 1,511 | 1,900 | -20.47% | -4.71% |
| Immaculada Concepcion | 1.56% | 563 | 765 | -26.41% | -6.25% |
| La Libertad | 3.83% | 1,382 | 1,308 | 5.66% | 1.17% |
| Loay | 5.50% | 1,985 | 1,210 | 64.05% | 10.98% |
| Lower Lux | 2.67% | 963 | 743 | 29.61% | 5.61% |
| Lux | 3.34% | 1,206 | 1,135 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Malian | 1.16% | 417 | 488 | -14.55% | -3.26% |
| Mamawan | 3.55% | 1,280 | 1,252 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Map | 2.33% | 842 | 819 | 2.81% | 0.58% |
| Matunoy | 1.61% | 582 | 760 | -23.42% | -5.46% |
| New Dapitan | 1.48% | 533 | 390 | 36.67% | 6.80% |
| Panganuran | 4.34% | 1,566 | 1,096 | 42.88% | 7.80% |
| Pitawe | 3.83% | 1,384 | 1,192 | 16.11% | 3.19% |
| Pitogo | 1.98% | 713 | 693 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Poblacion | 4.62% | 1,667 | 1,598 | 4.32% | 0.89% |
| Salvador | 5.87% | 2,118 | 1,649 | 28.44% | 5.41% |
| San Isidro | 4.41% | 1,590 | 1,370 | 16.06% | 3.18% |
| San Juan | 4.13% | 1,489 | 1,460 | 1.99% | 0.41% |
| San Roque | 1.93% | 695 | 874 | -20.48% | -4.71% |
| San Vicente | 3.46% | 1,247 | 1,596 | -21.87% | -5.06% |
| Santo Niño | 1.91% | 691 | 610 | 13.28% | 2.66% |
| Sas | 2.95% | 1,065 | 1,079 | -1.30% | -0.27% |
| Sibalic | 2.09% | 754 | 881 | -14.42% | -3.22% |
| Tipan | 4.90% | 1,768 | 1,682 | 5.11% | 1.06% |
| Upper Gutalac | 4.65% | 1,677 | 1,452 | 15.50% | 3.08% |
| Gutalac Total | 36,090 | 34,654 | 4.14% | 0.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gutalac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱130,314,858.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,475,101.20 | – |
| 2010 | 77,519,878.68 | 6.96% |
| 2011 | 83,918,195.84 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 81,256,828.67 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 91,409,794.30 | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 105,387,684.41 | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 118,065,358.27 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 130,314,858.39 | 10.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gutalac in the 2015 Census was 34,652 broken down into 7,584 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,442 | 3,216 | 5.42 | |
| 24,935 | 4,673 | 5.34 | |
| 28,194 | 5,366 | 5.25 | |
| 29,883 | 6,073 | 4.92 | |
| 32,124 | 7,135 | 4.50 | |
| 34,652 | 7,584 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gutalac is 5 to 9, with 4,771 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 264 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 843 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,833 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,771 | 13.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,181 | 12.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,515 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,748 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,427 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,188 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,977 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,772 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,649 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,373 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,061 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 819 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 545 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 417 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 271 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 264 | 0.76% |
| Total | 34,654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gutalac grew from 10,405 in 1980 to 36,090 in 2020, an increase of 25,685 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 1,436 people, from the previous population of 34,654 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,405 | – | |
| 17,589 | 5.39% | |
| 25,022 | 6.83% | |
| 28,215 | 2.61% | |
| 29,883 | 0.80% | |
| 32,153 | 2.70% | |
| 34,654 | 1.44% | |
| 36,090 | 0.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gutalac for the year 2019 was 23,130, broken down into 11,811 males and 11,319 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gutalac is situated at approximately 7° 59' North, 122° 24' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 162.1 meters or 531.8 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 Gutalac are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Isabela City, Basilan. The nearest municipalities are Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 747.44 kilometers (464.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.66 kilometers (9.73 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, 16.10 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 28.56 kilometers (17.74 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, 29.76 kilometers (18.49 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte, 33.31 kilometers (20.70 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 115.01 kilometers (71.46 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 122.85 kilometers (76.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Zamboanga City, 124.53 kilometers (77.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 134.66 kilometers (83.67 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 148.58 kilometers (92.33 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 149.09 kilometers (92.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Distance from Manila: 747.44 kilometers (464.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°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.