Kalawit, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 7124 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 217.89 km2 (84.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,812 |
| Density (2020) | 109 / km2 (283 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 54' North, 122° 32' East (7.9048, 122.5265) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 118.3 meters (388.1 feet) |
Kalawit is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 217.89 square kilometers or 84.13 square miles which constitutes 2.98% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,812. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 109 inhabitants per square kilometer or 283 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kalawit has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batayan | 10.17% | 2,422 | 2,885 | -16.05% | -3.62% |
| Botong | 5.29% | 1,260 | 1,410 | -10.64% | -2.34% |
| Concepcion | 3.20% | 762 | 730 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Daniel Maing | 10.77% | 2,565 | 2,507 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Fatima | 4.78% | 1,139 | 1,215 | -6.26% | -1.35% |
| Gatas | 8.20% | 1,952 | 1,296 | 50.62% | 9.00% |
| Kalawit | 21.38% | 5,091 | 4,590 | 10.92% | 2.20% |
| Marcelo | 3.97% | 946 | 1,067 | -11.34% | -2.50% |
| New Calamba | 5.19% | 1,235 | 1,163 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| Palalian | 5.33% | 1,269 | 1,298 | -2.23% | -0.47% |
| Paraiso | 3.84% | 914 | 777 | 17.63% | 3.48% |
| Pianon | 7.91% | 1,883 | 2,182 | -13.70% | -3.05% |
| San Jose | 6.30% | 1,499 | 1,488 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
| Tugop | 3.67% | 875 | 1,025 | -14.63% | -3.28% |
| Kalawit Total | 23,812 | 23,633 | 0.76% | 0.16% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kalawit for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,848,181.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,676,140.32 | – |
| 2010 | 49,207,345.92 | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 53,562,505.96 | 8.85% |
| 2012 | 52,121,665.83 | -2.69% |
| 2013 | 57,829,050.33 | 10.95% |
| 2014 | 65,879,495.69 | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 75,069,165.93 | 13.95% |
| 2016 | 81,848,181.53 | 9.03% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalawit in the 2015 Census was 23,620 broken down into 4,830 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,079 | 2,272 | 5.32 | |
| 17,352 | 3,298 | 5.26 | |
| 21,372 | 4,077 | 5.24 | |
| 21,746 | 4,162 | 5.22 | |
| 22,143 | 4,832 | 4.58 | |
| 23,620 | 4,830 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalawit is 5 to 9, with 3,227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 149 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 732 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,137 | 13.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,227 | 13.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,804 | 11.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,199 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,965 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,617 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,415 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,228 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,159 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,071 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 846 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 775 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 565 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 336 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 251 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 157 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 149 | 0.63% |
| Total | 23,633 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalawit grew from 12,340 in 1990 to 23,812 in 2020, an increase of 11,472 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 179 people, from the previous population of 23,633 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| – | – | |
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| 12,340 | – | |
| 17,352 | 6.59% | |
| 21,372 | 4.57% | |
| 21,758 | 0.25% | |
| 22,157 | 0.66% | |
| 23,633 | 1.24% | |
| 23,812 | 0.16% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kalawit for the year 2019 was 16,407, broken down into 8,626 males and 7,781 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kalawit is situated at approximately 7° 54' North, 122° 32' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 118.3 meters or 388.1 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 Kalawit are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Lamitan, Basilan. The nearest municipalities are Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, and Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 758.33 kilometers (471.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 5.67 kilometers (3.52 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.32 kilometers (9.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.66 kilometers (9.73 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 16.95 kilometers (10.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, 17.64 kilometers (10.96 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, 22.61 kilometers (14.05 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 100.81 kilometers (62.64 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 117.05 kilometers (72.73 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Zamboanga City, 121.47 kilometers (75.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 128.94 kilometers (80.12 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 136.10 kilometers (84.57 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 144.50 kilometers (89.79 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Distance from Manila: 758.33 kilometers (471.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°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.