Guipos, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 7042 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 90.53 km2 (34.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,738 |
| Density (2020) | 240 / km2 (622 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 44' North, 123° 19' East (7.7317, 123.3210) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 151.5 meters (496.9 feet) |
Guipos is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 90.53 square kilometers or 34.95 square miles which constitutes 2.02% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,738. This represented 2.07% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 240 inhabitants per square kilometer or 622 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guipos has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Oroquieta | 8.31% | 1,806 | 1,632 | 10.66% | 2.16% |
| Baguitan | 5.88% | 1,278 | 1,260 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Balongating | 9.94% | 2,160 | 2,065 | 4.60% | 0.95% |
| Canunan | 9.16% | 1,992 | 2,050 | -2.83% | -0.60% |
| Dacsol | 2.25% | 489 | 383 | 27.68% | 5.28% |
| Dagohoy | 3.53% | 767 | 706 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Dalapang | 4.45% | 967 | 891 | 8.53% | 1.74% |
| Datagan | 3.16% | 688 | 652 | 5.52% | 1.14% |
| Guling | 7.34% | 1,595 | 1,717 | -7.11% | -1.54% |
| Katipunan | 5.58% | 1,214 | 1,102 | 10.16% | 2.06% |
| Lintum | 2.08% | 453 | 506 | -10.47% | -2.30% |
| Litan | 2.11% | 459 | 515 | -10.87% | -2.39% |
| Magting | 1.47% | 319 | 377 | -15.38% | -3.46% |
| Poblacion | 25.13% | 5,463 | 4,988 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| Regla | 4.49% | 976 | 874 | 11.67% | 2.35% |
| Sikatuna | 1.94% | 422 | 341 | 23.75% | 4.59% |
| Singclot | 3.17% | 690 | 670 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Guipos Total | 21,738 | 20,729 | 4.87% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Guipos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,261,186.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,050,759.53 | – |
| 2010 | 41,726,402.20 | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 46,737,640.19 | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 44,214,122.54 | -5.40% |
| 2013 | 48,903,117.24 | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 56,673,751.64 | 15.89% |
| 2015 | 66,544,181.35 | 17.42% |
| 2016 | 56,261,186.46 | -15.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Guipos in the 2015 Census was 20,662 broken down into 4,307 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 16,227 | 3,236 | 5.01 | |
| 18,154 | 3,620 | 5.01 | |
| 19,614 | 4,005 | 4.90 | |
| 19,682 | 4,222 | 4.66 | |
| 20,662 | 4,307 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guipos is 5 to 9, with 2,339 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 163 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 409 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,918 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,339 | 11.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,301 | 11.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,120 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,933 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,544 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,271 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,306 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,188 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,031 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 932 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 802 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 608 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 398 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 273 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 193 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 163 | 0.79% |
| Total | 20,729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guipos grew from 16,399 in 1995 to 21,738 in 2020, an increase of 5,339 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 1,009 people, from the previous population of 20,729 in 2015.
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| 16,399 | – | |
| 18,172 | 2.23% | |
| 19,616 | 1.06% | |
| 19,771 | 0.29% | |
| 20,729 | 0.90% | |
| 21,738 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Guipos for the year 2019 was 14,220, broken down into 7,211 males and 7,009 females.
Location
The municipal center of Guipos is situated at approximately 7° 44' North, 123° 19' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 151.5 meters or 496.9 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 Guipos are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, and San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 800.59 kilometers (497.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.94 kilometers (6.80 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.93 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.19 kilometers (8.82 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.30 kilometers (10.75 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 16.39 kilometers (10.18 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 59.78 kilometers (37.15 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 73.83 kilometers (45.87 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 94.52 kilometers (58.73 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 99.00 kilometers (61.51 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 102.76 kilometers (63.85 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Distance from Manila: 800.59 kilometers (497.46 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.