Polanco, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 7106 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 206.88 km2 (79.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,265 |
| Density (2020) | 204 / km2 (529 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 32' North, 123° 22' East (8.5310, 123.3629) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.3 meters (50.3 feet) |
Polanco is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 206.88 square kilometers or 79.88 square miles which constitutes 2.83% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,265. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 1.09% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 204 inhabitants per square kilometer or 529 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Polanco has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastacio | 4.72% | 1,994 | 1,463 | 36.30% | 6.73% |
| Bandera | 4.93% | 2,085 | 1,336 | 56.06% | 9.82% |
| Bethlehem | 1.89% | 799 | 680 | 17.50% | 3.45% |
| Dangi | 1.28% | 540 | 506 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Dansullan | 3.49% | 1,477 | 1,219 | 21.16% | 4.12% |
| De Venta Perla | 2.54% | 1,073 | 972 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Guinles | 6.28% | 2,655 | 2,234 | 18.85% | 3.70% |
| Isis | 4.88% | 2,061 | 1,767 | 16.64% | 3.29% |
| Labrador | 4.02% | 1,701 | 1,343 | 26.66% | 5.10% |
| Lapayanbaja | 1.99% | 839 | 811 | 3.45% | 0.72% |
| Letapan | 2.05% | 865 | 1,227 | -29.50% | -7.09% |
| Linabo | 0.93% | 392 | 325 | 20.62% | 4.02% |
| Lingasad | 6.07% | 2,566 | 2,545 | 0.83% | 0.17% |
| Macleodes | 1.65% | 697 | 659 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Magangon | 2.76% | 1,165 | 1,247 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| Maligaya | 0.97% | 411 | 333 | 23.42% | 4.53% |
| Milad | 2.67% | 1,129 | 851 | 32.67% | 6.13% |
| New Lebangon | 1.23% | 518 | 655 | -20.92% | -4.82% |
| New Sicayab | 2.15% | 908 | 888 | 2.25% | 0.47% |
| Obay | 9.49% | 4,009 | 4,261 | -5.91% | -1.27% |
| Pian | 1.75% | 740 | 777 | -4.76% | -1.02% |
| Poblacion North | 4.03% | 1,703 | 2,066 | -17.57% | -3.99% |
| Poblacion South | 5.03% | 2,126 | 1,832 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| San Antonio | 3.49% | 1,474 | 1,486 | -0.81% | -0.17% |
| San Miguel | 2.06% | 871 | 775 | 12.39% | 2.49% |
| San Pedro | 3.05% | 1,290 | 1,223 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Santo Niño | 3.67% | 1,550 | 1,452 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Sianib | 2.79% | 1,178 | 1,073 | 9.79% | 1.98% |
| Silawe | 4.72% | 1,996 | 1,973 | 1.17% | 0.24% |
| Villahermosa | 3.44% | 1,453 | 1,368 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Polanco Total | 42,265 | 39,347 | 7.42% | 1.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Polanco for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱106,996,789.42.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,124,801.92 | – |
| 2010 | 65,125,042.25 | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 70,444,911.40 | 8.17% |
| 2012 | 67,878,200.45 | -3.64% |
| 2013 | 76,167,969.47 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 86,463,831.37 | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 98,237,873.62 | 13.62% |
| 2016 | 106,996,789.42 | 8.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Polanco in the 2015 Census was 39,286 broken down into 9,198 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,874 | 5,242 | 5.32 | |
| 31,689 | 6,127 | 5.17 | |
| 34,527 | 7,092 | 4.87 | |
| 36,335 | 7,872 | 4.62 | |
| 37,453 | 8,459 | 4.43 | |
| 39,286 | 9,198 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polanco is 10 to 14, with 4,350 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 405 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 852 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,378 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,320 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,350 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,883 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,293 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,682 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,362 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,326 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,257 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,177 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,044 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,659 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,354 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 862 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 696 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 447 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 405 | 1.03% |
| Total | 39,347 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polanco grew from 19,851 in 1960 to 42,265 in 2020, an increase of 22,414 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 2,918 people, from the previous population of 39,347 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,851 | – | |
| 19,087 | -0.38% | |
| 22,308 | 3.18% | |
| 23,448 | 1.00% | |
| 27,994 | 1.79% | |
| 31,700 | 2.36% | |
| 34,557 | 1.87% | |
| 36,376 | 0.71% | |
| 37,472 | 1.09% | |
| 39,347 | 0.93% | |
| 42,265 | 1.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Polanco for the year 2019 was 27,601, broken down into 13,758 males and 13,843 females.
Location
The municipal center of Polanco is situated at approximately 8° 32' North, 123° 22' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.3 meters or 50.3 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 Polanco are Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, and La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 718.89 kilometers (446.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, 8.80 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte, 11.14 kilometers (6.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, 14.73 kilometers (9.15 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.75 kilometers (9.78 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte, 17.50 kilometers (10.87 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte, 19.21 kilometers (11.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
Nearest cities
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 6.55 kilometers (4.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.28 kilometers (9.49 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 49.04 kilometers (30.47 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 67.30 kilometers (41.82 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 68.01 kilometers (42.26 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 78.51 kilometers (48.79 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Distance from Manila: 718.89 kilometers (446.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°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.