Sibuco, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 7122 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 782.54 km2 (302.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,049 |
| Density (2020) | 46 / km2 (119 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 18' North, 122° 4' East (7.2923, 122.0668) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.2 feet) |
Sibuco is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 782.54 square kilometers or 302.14 square miles which constitutes 10.72% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,049. This represented 3.44% 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 46 inhabitants per square kilometer or 119 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sibuco has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anongan | 5.25% | 1,894 | 1,974 | -4.05% | -0.87% |
| Basak | 0.43% | 154 | 130 | 18.46% | 3.63% |
| Bongalao | 1.93% | 694 | 656 | 5.79% | 1.19% |
| Cabbunan | 1.56% | 563 | 535 | 5.23% | 1.08% |
| Cawit-cawit | 3.92% | 1,413 | 1,497 | -5.61% | -1.21% |
| Culaguan | 1.28% | 463 | 436 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| Cusipan | 2.39% | 862 | 822 | 4.87% | 1.01% |
| Dinulan | 0.98% | 352 | 236 | 49.15% | 8.78% |
| Jatian | 4.90% | 1,768 | 1,682 | 5.11% | 1.06% |
| Kamarangan | 1.49% | 536 | 506 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Lakiki | 1.74% | 627 | 596 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Lambagoan | 1.21% | 435 | 403 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| Limpapa | 1.43% | 514 | 489 | 5.11% | 1.06% |
| Lingayon | 3.01% | 1,085 | 1,121 | -3.21% | -0.68% |
| Lintangan | 13.84% | 4,988 | 4,739 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Litawan | 1.81% | 651 | 619 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Lunday | 4.58% | 1,652 | 1,570 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Malayal | 10.32% | 3,722 | 3,570 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
| Mantivo | 1.92% | 693 | 655 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Nala | 1.37% | 493 | 465 | 6.02% | 1.24% |
| Panganuran | 3.79% | 1,368 | 1,304 | 4.91% | 1.01% |
| Pangian | 3.10% | 1,118 | 1,059 | 5.57% | 1.15% |
| Paniran | 2.51% | 904 | 859 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Pasilnahut | 2.18% | 787 | 747 | 5.35% | 1.10% |
| Poblacion | 11.40% | 4,111 | 3,906 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Puliran | 3.38% | 1,218 | 1,155 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Santo Niño | 5.02% | 1,808 | 1,771 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Tangarak | 3.26% | 1,176 | 1,118 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Sibuco Total | 36,049 | 34,620 | 4.13% | 0.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sibuco for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱161,925,407.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89,951,879.68 | – |
| 2010 | 95,058,421.70 | 5.68% |
| 2011 | 102,949,004.36 | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 99,593,926.57 | -3.26% |
| 2013 | 113,593,667.45 | 14.06% |
| 2014 | 129,530,312.78 | 14.03% |
| 2015 | 147,065,733.85 | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 161,925,407.03 | 10.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sibuco in the 2015 Census was 34,592 broken down into 7,229 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,773 | 3,682 | 5.64 | |
| 23,168 | 4,535 | 5.11 | |
| 24,411 | 4,374 | 5.58 | |
| 28,027 | 5,206 | 5.38 | |
| 31,982 | 6,675 | 4.79 | |
| 34,592 | 7,229 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sibuco is 5 to 9, with 4,631 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 166 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 954 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,884 | 11.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,631 | 13.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,136 | 11.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,573 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,062 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,807 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,350 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,037 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,744 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,521 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,233 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 922 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 707 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 410 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 290 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 193 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 166 | 0.48% |
| Total | 34,620 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sibuco grew from 3,213 in 1918 to 36,049 in 2020, an increase of 32,836 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 1,429 people, from the previous population of 34,620 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,213 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 6,323 | – | |
| 14,257 | 8.28% | |
| 19,357 | 6.33% | |
| 21,728 | 2.34% | |
| 20,839 | -0.42% | |
| 23,243 | 2.07% | |
| 24,411 | 1.06% | |
| 28,101 | 1.96% | |
| 31,982 | 4.82% | |
| 34,620 | 1.52% | |
| 36,049 | 0.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sibuco for the year 2019 was 23,467, broken down into 12,615 males and 10,852 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sibuco is situated at approximately 7° 18' North, 122° 4' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.2 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 Sibuco are Zamboanga City, Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Tangub, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Akbar, Basilan. Its distance from the national capital is 815.99 kilometers (507.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, 33.51 kilometers (20.82 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, 46.56 kilometers (28.93 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 52.35 kilometers (32.53 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, 57.96 kilometers (36.01 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, 59.89 kilometers (37.21 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Akbar, Basilan, 70.88 kilometers (44.04 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Zamboanga City, 42.89 kilometers (26.65 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 65.79 kilometers (40.88 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 70.76 kilometers (43.97 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 162.23 kilometers (100.80 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 200.53 kilometers (124.60 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 204.33 kilometers (126.96 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
Distance from Manila: 815.99 kilometers (507.03 miles) to the North (N8°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.