Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 7120 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 503.20 km2 (194.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,524 |
| Density (2020) | 96 / km2 (250 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 42' North, 122° 8' East (7.7067, 122.1395) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.5 feet) |
Siocon is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 503.20 square kilometers or 194.29 square miles which constitutes 6.89% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,524. This represented 4.63% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 1.25% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 96 inhabitants per square kilometer or 250 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Siocon has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Micubo Jr. | 2.26% | 1,099 | 947 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| Balagunan | 2.06% | 1,001 | 1,812 | -44.76% | -11.74% |
| Bucana | 7.09% | 3,440 | 2,773 | 24.05% | 4.64% |
| Bulacan | 1.85% | 896 | 782 | 14.58% | 2.91% |
| Candiz | 7.29% | 3,539 | 3,529 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Datu Sailila | 1.45% | 706 | 548 | 28.83% | 5.48% |
| Dionisio Riconalla | 3.48% | 1,688 | 1,416 | 19.21% | 3.77% |
| Jose P. Brillantes, Sr. | 4.27% | 2,070 | 1,954 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| Latabon | 3.43% | 1,664 | 1,658 | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Makiang | 4.31% | 2,090 | 2,143 | -2.47% | -0.53% |
| Malambuhangin | 1.30% | 633 | 582 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Malipot | 1.70% | 824 | 728 | 13.19% | 2.64% |
| Manaol | 3.87% | 1,877 | 1,744 | 7.63% | 1.56% |
| Mateo Francisco | 2.29% | 1,111 | 1,090 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Matiag | 2.46% | 1,195 | 1,039 | 15.01% | 2.99% |
| New Lituban | 3.87% | 1,880 | 1,775 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Pangian | 1.94% | 941 | 927 | 1.51% | 0.32% |
| Pisawak | 5.21% | 2,526 | 1,824 | 38.49% | 7.09% |
| Poblacion | 11.75% | 5,702 | 6,328 | -9.89% | -2.17% |
| S. Cabral | 1.76% | 854 | 843 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Santa Maria | 7.10% | 3,446 | 3,046 | 13.13% | 2.63% |
| Siay | 3.67% | 1,782 | 1,747 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Suhaile Arabi | 5.22% | 2,533 | 2,482 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Tabayo | 6.96% | 3,379 | 3,600 | -6.14% | -1.32% |
| Tagaytay | 0.97% | 473 | 454 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| Tibangao | 2.42% | 1,175 | 1,136 | 3.43% | 0.71% |
| Siocon Total | 48,524 | 46,907 | 3.45% | 0.72% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Siocon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱155,550,758.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84,238,140.29 | – |
| 2010 | 103,935,423.89 | 23.38% |
| 2011 | 118,193,370.08 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 142,150,440.93 | 20.27% |
| 2013 | 118,841,392.89 | -16.40% |
| 2014 | 128,925,604.33 | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 139,231,178.97 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 155,550,758.46 | 11.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Siocon in the 2015 Census was 46,644 broken down into 10,613 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,656 | 4,747 | 5.62 | |
| 28,133 | 5,145 | 5.47 | |
| 32,690 | 5,942 | 5.50 | |
| 41,166 | 7,932 | 5.19 | |
| 41,487 | 8,266 | 5.02 | |
| 46,644 | 10,613 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Siocon is 5 to 9, with 5,814 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 265 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,143 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,468 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,814 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,414 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,007 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,396 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,704 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,151 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,799 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,329 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,031 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,621 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,272 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 978 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 718 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 478 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 319 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 265 | 0.56% |
| Total | 46,907 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Siocon grew from 10,526 in 1939 to 48,524 in 2020, an increase of 37,998 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 1,617 people, from the previous population of 46,907 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,751 | 1.14% | |
| 16,953 | 3.28% | |
| 18,842 | 1.04% | |
| 26,723 | 7.26% | |
| 29,519 | 2.01% | |
| 26,544 | -1.06% | |
| 28,196 | 1.14% | |
| 32,699 | 3.23% | |
| 41,221 | 3.25% | |
| 41,637 | 0.37% | |
| 46,907 | 2.29% | |
| 48,524 | 0.72% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Siocon for the year 2019 was 28,222, broken down into 14,584 males and 13,638 females.
Location
The municipal center of Siocon is situated at approximately 7° 42' North, 122° 8' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.5 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 Siocon are Zamboanga City, Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, and Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 771.87 kilometers (479.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, 11.46 kilometers (7.12 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 33.75 kilometers (20.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, 36.52 kilometers (22.69 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 42.25 kilometers (26.25 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, 46.56 kilometers (28.93 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Nearest cities
- Zamboanga City, 89.02 kilometers (55.31 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 112.35 kilometers (69.81 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 116.11 kilometers (72.15 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 143.71 kilometers (89.30 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 164.31 kilometers (102.10 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 176.17 kilometers (109.47 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 771.87 kilometers (479.62 miles) to the North (N9°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.