Sirawai, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 7121 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 222.50 km2 (85.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,163 |
| Density (2020) | 140 / km2 (363 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 35' North, 122° 8' East (7.5873, 122.1400) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Sirawai is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 222.50 square kilometers or 85.91 square miles which constitutes 3.05% of Zamboanga del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,163. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Zamboanga del Norte province, or 0.80% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 140 inhabitants per square kilometer or 363 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sirawai has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatakan | 1.97% | 614 | 614 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Balonkan | 1.32% | 410 | 376 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Balubuan | 1.23% | 384 | 326 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Bitugan | 1.82% | 568 | 529 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Bongon | 2.47% | 769 | 725 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Catuyan | 1.25% | 391 | 346 | 13.01% | 2.61% |
| Culasian | 2.58% | 804 | 845 | -4.85% | -1.04% |
| Danganon | 1.98% | 617 | 385 | 60.26% | 10.44% |
| Doña Cecilia | 5.45% | 1,699 | 1,237 | 37.35% | 6.91% |
| Guban | 28.44% | 8,863 | 9,078 | -2.37% | -0.50% |
| Lagundi | 1.55% | 482 | 325 | 48.31% | 8.65% |
| Libucon | 2.31% | 719 | 541 | 32.90% | 6.17% |
| Lubok | 2.70% | 841 | 765 | 9.93% | 2.01% |
| Macuyon | 1.84% | 574 | 347 | 65.42% | 11.18% |
| Minanga | 0.84% | 262 | 230 | 13.91% | 2.78% |
| Motong | 1.49% | 463 | 421 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Napulan | 1.24% | 385 | 346 | 11.27% | 2.27% |
| Panabutan | 1.71% | 533 | 507 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Piacan | 2.42% | 753 | 695 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Piña | 1.72% | 535 | 373 | 43.43% | 7.89% |
| Pisa Itom | 1.46% | 455 | 321 | 41.74% | 7.62% |
| Pisa Puti | 1.17% | 365 | 324 | 12.65% | 2.54% |
| Pugos | 1.71% | 534 | 359 | 48.75% | 8.72% |
| Pula Bato | 1.84% | 573 | 574 | -0.17% | -0.04% |
| Pulang Lupa | 1.08% | 336 | 356 | -5.62% | -1.21% |
| Saint Mary | 3.39% | 1,057 | 1,030 | 2.62% | 0.55% |
| San Nicolas | 4.52% | 1,408 | 1,351 | 4.22% | 0.87% |
| San Roque | 3.45% | 1,076 | 1,324 | -18.73% | -4.27% |
| San Vicente | 2.33% | 727 | 605 | 20.17% | 3.94% |
| Sipakit | 1.72% | 536 | 486 | 10.29% | 2.08% |
| Sipawa | 2.00% | 622 | 604 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Sirawai Proper | 6.22% | 1,939 | 1,776 | 9.18% | 1.87% |
| Talabiga | 1.37% | 428 | 286 | 49.65% | 8.86% |
| Tapanayan | 1.42% | 441 | 392 | 12.50% | 2.51% |
| Sirawai Total | 31,163 | 28,799 | 8.21% | 1.67% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sirawai for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,605,543.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,433,421.93 | – |
| 2010 | 49,301,135.32 | 3.94% |
| 2011 | 54,371,822.55 | 10.29% |
| 2012 | 52,107,107.34 | -4.17% |
| 2013 | 64,294,624.07 | 23.39% |
| 2014 | 71,312,080.48 | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 78,851,231.32 | 10.57% |
| 2016 | 87,605,543.25 | 11.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sirawai in the 2015 Census was 28,721 broken down into 5,854 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,881 | 3,705 | 5.37 | |
| 22,021 | 3,721 | 5.92 | |
| 16,497 | 3,207 | 5.14 | |
| 20,079 | 4,968 | 4.04 | |
| 24,485 | 6,128 | 4.00 | |
| 28,721 | 5,854 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sirawai is 5 to 9, with 3,526 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 78 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 781 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,118 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,526 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,166 | 10.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,317 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,285 | 11.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,680 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,032 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,616 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,472 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,285 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 890 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 603 | 2.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 361 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 278 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 216 | 0.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 95 | 0.33% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 0.27% |
| Total | 28,799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sirawai grew from 2,289 in 1918 to 31,163 in 2020, an increase of 28,874 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 2,364 people, from the previous population of 28,799 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,289 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,050 | – | |
| 9,293 | 0.53% | |
| 10,662 | 2.79% | |
| 19,911 | 6.45% | |
| 22,093 | 1.97% | |
| 16,534 | -6.03% | |
| 20,112 | 2.74% | |
| 24,583 | 7.58% | |
| 28,799 | 3.06% | |
| 31,163 | 1.67% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sirawai for the year 2019 was 22,153, broken down into 12,199 males and 9,954 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sirawai is situated at approximately 7° 35' North, 122° 8' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 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 Sirawai 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 Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 785.10 kilometers (487.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte, 24.81 kilometers (15.42 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 31.55 kilometers (19.60 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, 33.51 kilometers (20.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, 36.84 kilometers (22.89 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte, 52.59 kilometers (32.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
Nearest cities
- Zamboanga City, 75.71 kilometers (47.05 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 99.22 kilometers (61.65 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 102.74 kilometers (63.84 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 145.39 kilometers (90.34 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 172.44 kilometers (107.15 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 184.33 kilometers (114.54 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
Distance from Manila: 785.10 kilometers (487.84 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.