Dimataling, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 7032 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 141.80 km2 (54.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,340 |
| Density (2020) | 221 / km2 (572 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 32' North, 123° 22' East (7.5300, 123.3654) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Dimataling is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 141.80 square kilometers or 54.75 square miles which constitutes 3.16% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,340. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 221 inhabitants per square kilometer or 572 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dimataling has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacayawan | 4.92% | 1,541 | 1,591 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Baha | 1.41% | 441 | 407 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Balanagan | 3.86% | 1,211 | 1,095 | 10.59% | 2.14% |
| Baluno | 2.02% | 633 | 884 | -28.39% | -6.79% |
| Binuay | 6.50% | 2,037 | 1,913 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Buburay | 5.16% | 1,618 | 1,478 | 9.47% | 1.92% |
| Grap | 2.98% | 935 | 984 | -4.98% | -1.07% |
| Josefina | 1.84% | 577 | 693 | -16.74% | -3.78% |
| Kagawasan | 9.63% | 3,017 | 2,731 | 10.47% | 2.12% |
| Lalab | 1.82% | 569 | 579 | -1.73% | -0.37% |
| Libertad | 3.78% | 1,186 | 1,137 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Magahis | 1.30% | 408 | 347 | 17.58% | 3.47% |
| Mahayag | 3.37% | 1,056 | 915 | 15.41% | 3.06% |
| Mercedes | 1.38% | 432 | 433 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| Poblacion | 14.95% | 4,686 | 4,347 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| Saloagan | 7.32% | 2,294 | 2,367 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| San Roque | 1.73% | 543 | 524 | 3.63% | 0.75% |
| Sugbay Uno | 3.61% | 1,130 | 1,134 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Sumbato | 3.14% | 985 | 768 | 28.26% | 5.38% |
| Sumpot | 5.76% | 1,806 | 1,785 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Tinggabulong | 5.09% | 1,595 | 1,377 | 15.83% | 3.14% |
| Tiniguangan | 4.55% | 1,426 | 1,514 | -5.81% | -1.25% |
| Tipangi | 2.52% | 789 | 659 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
| Upper Ludiong | 1.36% | 425 | 419 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Dimataling Total | 31,340 | 30,081 | 4.19% | 0.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dimataling for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,075,698.43.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,686,097.85 | – |
| 2010 | 51,040,850.52 | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 53,786,262.04 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 53,747,314.30 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 58,340,097.08 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 33,568,950.73 | -42.46% |
| 2015 | 74,572,183.96 | 122.15% |
| 2016 | 76,075,698.43 | 2.02% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dimataling in the 2015 Census was 30,081 broken down into 6,572 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,348 | 3,705 | 5.49 | |
| 23,088 | 4,323 | 5.34 | |
| 25,843 | 4,949 | 5.22 | |
| 26,902 | 5,402 | 4.98 | |
| 27,715 | 6,059 | 4.57 | |
| 30,081 | 6,572 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dimataling is 5 to 9, with 3,668 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 243 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 661 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,895 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,668 | 12.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,500 | 11.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,308 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,949 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,324 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,827 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,712 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,479 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,402 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,270 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,034 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 770 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 460 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 312 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 267 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 243 | 0.81% |
| Total | 30,081 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dimataling grew from 30,632 in 1960 to 31,340 in 2020, an increase of 708 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 1,259 people, from the previous population of 30,081 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 30,632 | – | |
| 28,341 | -0.76% | |
| 20,883 | -5.94% | |
| 16,497 | -4.60% | |
| 20,365 | 2.13% | |
| 23,116 | 2.40% | |
| 25,843 | 2.42% | |
| 26,902 | 0.56% | |
| 27,715 | 1.09% | |
| 30,081 | 1.57% | |
| 31,340 | 0.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dimataling for the year 2019 was 21,204, broken down into 10,868 males and 10,336 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dimataling is situated at approximately 7° 32' North, 123° 22' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 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 Dimataling are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Cotabato City, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur, and Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 823.31 kilometers (511.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.68 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, 9.98 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.40 kilometers (6.46 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, 16.96 kilometers (10.54 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.34 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur, 21.58 kilometers (13.41 miles) to the West (S86°W)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 33.54 kilometers (20.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 72.50 kilometers (45.05 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 86.35 kilometers (53.66 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Cotabato City, 103.12 kilometers (64.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 114.01 kilometers (70.84 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 116.27 kilometers (72.25 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
Distance from Manila: 823.31 kilometers (511.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°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.