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 (2013) | 151.49 km2 (58.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,479 |
| Density (2020) | 195 / km2 (504 / 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 3.38% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,479. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 195 inhabitants per square kilometer or 504 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kumalarang has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogayo | 4.65% | 1,370 | 1,341 | 2.16% | 0.45% |
| Bolisong | 2.94% | 867 | 651 | 33.18% | 6.22% |
| Boyugan East | 4.75% | 1,401 | 1,268 | 10.49% | 2.12% |
| Boyugan West | 5.88% | 1,732 | 1,799 | -3.72% | -0.80% |
| Bualan | 3.26% | 961 | 923 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Diplo | 12.72% | 3,750 | 3,540 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Gawil | 5.74% | 1,693 | 1,676 | 1.01% | 0.21% |
| Gusom | 2.67% | 786 | 805 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| Kitaan Dagat | 1.66% | 488 | 372 | 31.18% | 5.88% |
| Lantawan | 1.38% | 408 | 354 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| Limamawan | 1.05% | 311 | 304 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Mahayahay | 2.66% | 785 | 776 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Pangi | 2.73% | 806 | 718 | 12.26% | 2.46% |
| Picanan | 12.47% | 3,675 | 3,886 | -5.43% | -1.17% |
| Poblacion | 24.46% | 7,211 | 7,086 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Salagmanok | 2.89% | 851 | 803 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Secade | 4.49% | 1,325 | 1,244 | 6.51% | 1.34% |
| Suminalum | 3.59% | 1,059 | 923 | 14.73% | 2.94% |
| Kumalarang Total | 29,479 | 28,469 | 3.55% | 0.74% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Kumalarang in the 2015 Census was 28,469 broken down into 6,005 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,924 | 3,927 | 5.33 | |
| 24,430 | 4,492 | 5.44 | |
| 24,924 | 4,520 | 5.51 | |
| 27,274 | 5,022 | 5.43 | |
| 28,210 | 5,608 | 5.03 | |
| 28,469 | 6,005 | 4.74 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 643 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,980 | 10.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,443 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,384 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,062 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,715 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,190 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,763 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,592 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,518 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,392 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,173 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 890 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 633 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 422 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 295 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 197 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 177 | 0.62% |
| Total | 28,469 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kumalarang grew from 3,620 in 1918 to 29,479 in 2020, an increase of 25,859 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 1,010 people, from the previous population of 28,469 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,620 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 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% | |
| 29,479 | 0.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kumalarang for the year 2019 was 18,156, broken down into 9,112 males and 9,044 females.
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, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, and San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. 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, 9.61 kilometers (5.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.57 kilometers (7.19 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.06 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.47 kilometers (8.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°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, 104.94 kilometers (65.21 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)
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.