Labangan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 7017 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 157.90 km2 (60.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,262 |
| Density (2020) | 280 / km2 (726 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 52' North, 123° 31' East (7.8638, 123.5131) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Labangan is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 157.90 square kilometers or 60.97 square miles which constitutes 3.52% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,262. This represented 4.21% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 1.14% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 280 inhabitants per square kilometer or 726 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Labangan has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagalupa | 2.48% | 1,098 | 1,058 | 3.78% | 0.78% |
| Balimbingan | 4.32% | 1,913 | 1,809 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Binayan | 2.30% | 1,020 | 978 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Bokong | 3.92% | 1,735 | 1,653 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Bulanit | 4.99% | 2,207 | 2,180 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| Cogonan | 4.35% | 1,926 | 1,790 | 7.60% | 1.55% |
| Combo | 2.04% | 903 | 880 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Dalapang | 4.81% | 2,129 | 2,110 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Dimasangca | 2.38% | 1,055 | 849 | 24.26% | 4.68% |
| Dipaya | 2.57% | 1,137 | 1,121 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Langapod | 3.97% | 1,759 | 1,880 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Lantian | 5.34% | 2,365 | 2,260 | 4.65% | 0.96% |
| Lower Campo Islam | 3.36% | 1,488 | 1,417 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Lower Pulacan | 4.62% | 2,046 | 1,683 | 21.57% | 4.20% |
| Lower Sang-an | 2.13% | 941 | 953 | -1.26% | -0.27% |
| New Labangan | 5.48% | 2,427 | 2,241 | 8.30% | 1.69% |
| Noboran | 2.75% | 1,218 | 1,280 | -4.84% | -1.04% |
| Old Labangan | 2.88% | 1,275 | 996 | 28.01% | 5.34% |
| San Isidro | 3.95% | 1,748 | 1,587 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.57% | 1,579 | 1,310 | 20.53% | 4.01% |
| Tapodoc | 4.48% | 1,985 | 1,920 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| Tawagan Norte | 7.23% | 3,201 | 2,841 | 12.67% | 2.54% |
| Upper Campo Islam | 3.17% | 1,404 | 1,456 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Upper Pulacan | 9.60% | 4,250 | 4,172 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Upper Sang-an | 3.28% | 1,453 | 1,366 | 6.37% | 1.31% |
| Labangan Total | 44,262 | 41,790 | 5.92% | 1.22% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Labangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱105,629,646.74.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,429,458.84 | – |
| 2010 | 61,060,487.88 | 16.46% |
| 2011 | 65,763,735.00 | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 64,562,542.35 | -1.83% |
| 2013 | 71,971,995.98 | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 83,117,338.04 | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 96,839,830.62 | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 105,629,646.74 | 9.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Labangan in the 2015 Census was 41,534 broken down into 8,767 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,193 | 5,394 | 5.41 | |
| 31,950 | 6,007 | 5.32 | |
| 34,443 | 6,629 | 5.20 | |
| 37,564 | 7,212 | 5.21 | |
| 39,088 | 8,088 | 4.83 | |
| 41,534 | 8,767 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Labangan is 5 to 9, with 5,073 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 262 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 892 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,025 | 9.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,073 | 12.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,842 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,423 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,032 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,233 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,655 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,481 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,250 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,032 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,711 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,480 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 998 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 703 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 428 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 270 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 262 | 0.63% |
| Total | 41,790 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Labangan grew from 12,921 in 1960 to 44,262 in 2020, an increase of 31,341 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 2,472 people, from the previous population of 41,790 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,921 | – | |
| 15,965 | 2.09% | |
| 16,257 | 0.36% | |
| 18,473 | 2.59% | |
| 29,229 | 4.70% | |
| 32,264 | 1.87% | |
| 34,530 | 1.47% | |
| 37,598 | 1.18% | |
| 39,168 | 1.50% | |
| 41,790 | 1.24% | |
| 44,262 | 1.22% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Labangan for the year 2019 was 29,339, broken down into 14,943 males and 14,396 females.
Location
The municipal center of Labangan is situated at approximately 7° 52' North, 123° 31' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 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 Labangan are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 793.82 kilometers (493.26 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.80 kilometers (9.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.39 kilometers (10.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 22.68 kilometers (14.09 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 23.51 kilometers (14.61 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 9.63 kilometers (5.99 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 33.96 kilometers (21.10 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 48.04 kilometers (29.85 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 75.83 kilometers (47.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 82.11 kilometers (51.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 86.24 kilometers (53.58 miles) to the East (N80°E)
Distance from Manila: 793.82 kilometers (493.26 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°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.