Kumalarang, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7013 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Moro Gulf [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 151.49 km2 (58.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 28,469 |
| Density (2015) | 188 / km2 (487 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 45' North, 123° 9' East (7.7476, 123.1459) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.2 feet) |
Kumalarang is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 151.49 square kilometers or 58.49 square miles which constitutes 3.37% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 28,469. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 188 inhabitants per square kilometer or 487 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kumalarang has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogayo | 4.71% | 1,341 | 1,376 | -2.54% | -0.49% |
| Bolisong | 2.29% | 651 | 638 | 2.04% | 0.38% |
| Boyugan East | 4.45% | 1,268 | 1,161 | 9.22% | 1.69% |
| Boyugan West | 6.32% | 1,799 | 1,671 | 7.66% | 1.42% |
| Bualan | 3.24% | 923 | 868 | 6.34% | 1.18% |
| Diplo | 12.43% | 3,540 | 3,398 | 4.18% | 0.78% |
| Gawil | 5.89% | 1,676 | 1,530 | 9.54% | 1.75% |
| Gusom | 2.83% | 805 | 854 | -5.74% | -1.12% |
| Kitaan Dagat | 1.31% | 372 | 642 | -42.06% | -9.87% |
| Lantawan | 1.24% | 354 | 365 | -3.01% | -0.58% |
| Limamawan | 1.07% | 304 | 433 | -29.79% | -6.51% |
| Mahayahay | 2.73% | 776 | 781 | -0.64% | -0.12% |
| Pangi | 2.52% | 718 | 677 | 6.06% | 1.13% |
| Picanan | 13.65% | 3,886 | 3,347 | 16.10% | 2.88% |
| Poblacion | 24.89% | 7,086 | 7,049 | 0.52% | 0.10% |
| Salagmanok | 2.82% | 803 | 1,022 | -21.43% | -4.49% |
| Secade | 4.37% | 1,244 | 1,097 | 13.40% | 2.42% |
| Suminalum | 3.24% | 923 | 1,301 | -29.05% | -6.33% |
| Kumalarang Total | 28,469 | 28,210 | 0.92% | 0.17% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Kumalarang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,264,185.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 49,873,895.95 | – |
| 2010 | 53,925,846.00 | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 57,570,427.70 | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 56,115,712.25 | -2.53% |
| 2013 | 66,145,732.72 | 17.87% |
| 2014 | 72,029,558.07 | 8.90% |
| 2015 | 83,422,996.00 | 15.82% |
| 2016 | 90,264,185.30 | 8.20% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kumalarang is 5 to 9, with 3,443 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 177 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 643 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,980 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,443 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,384 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,062 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,715 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,190 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,763 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,592 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,518 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,392 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,173 |
| 55 to 59 | 890 |
| 60 to 64 | 633 |
| 65 to 69 | 422 |
| 70 to 74 | 295 |
| 75 to 79 | 197 |
| 80 and over | 177 |
| Total | 28,469 |
Historical population
The population of Kumalarang grew from 6,366 in 1960 to 28,469 in 2015, an increase of 22,103 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 259 people, from the previous population of 28,210 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,366 | – | |
| 19,011 | 11.30% | |
| 24,093 | 4.87% | |
| 16,839 | -6.91% | |
| 20,928 | 2.20% | |
| 24,446 | 2.95% | |
| 24,926 | 0.42% | |
| 27,280 | 1.25% | |
| 28,210 | 1.23% | |
| 28,469 | 0.17% |
Location
The municipal center of Kumalarang is situated at approximately 7° 45' North, 123° 9' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.2 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 Kumalarang are Pagadian, Tangub, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Dapitan, and Oroquieta. The nearest municipalities are Buug, Lakewood, Tigbao, Lapuyan, Bayog, and San Miguel. Its distance from the national capital is 793.02 kilometers (492.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, 10.09 kilometers (6.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.65 kilometers (7.24 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.05 kilometers (7.49 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.74 kilometers (8.54 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.83 kilometers (9.84 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.35 kilometers (10.78 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 33.17 kilometers (20.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 75.18 kilometers (46.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 88.86 kilometers (55.21 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 95.19 kilometers (59.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 104.85 kilometers (65.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 109.30 kilometers (67.91 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Distance from Manila: 793.02 kilometers (492.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 28,469, ranked 902 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 58.49 square kilometers, ranked 687 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 188 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 958 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.17%, ranked 1,004 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.