Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 7037 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Moro Gulf [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 329.00 km2 (127.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,737 |
| Density (2020) | 84 / km2 (218 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 38' North, 123° 11' East (7.6320, 123.1916) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.1 feet) |
Lapuyan is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 329.00 square kilometers or 127.03 square miles which constitutes 7.34% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,737. This represented 2.64% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 84 inhabitants per square kilometer or 218 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lapuyan has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulawan | 5.84% | 1,619 | 1,555 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Carpoc | 5.76% | 1,597 | 1,571 | 1.65% | 0.35% |
| Danganan | 2.96% | 820 | 773 | 6.08% | 1.25% |
| Dansal | 3.02% | 839 | 827 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Dumara | 1.59% | 440 | 433 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Linokmadalum | 3.16% | 876 | 862 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Luanan | 1.80% | 498 | 430 | 15.81% | 3.14% |
| Lubusan | 4.03% | 1,117 | 1,099 | 1.64% | 0.34% |
| Mahalingeb | 1.67% | 462 | 454 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Mandeg | 1.90% | 528 | 496 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Maralag | 2.11% | 584 | 574 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Maruing | 8.38% | 2,324 | 2,286 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Molum | 4.02% | 1,116 | 996 | 12.05% | 2.42% |
| Pampang | 4.32% | 1,199 | 1,179 | 1.70% | 0.35% |
| Pantad | 1.47% | 409 | 387 | 5.68% | 1.17% |
| Pingalay | 3.54% | 982 | 861 | 14.05% | 2.81% |
| Poblacion | 20.77% | 5,761 | 5,728 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Salambuyan | 3.77% | 1,046 | 941 | 11.16% | 2.25% |
| San Jose | 1.45% | 403 | 401 | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| Sayog | 1.57% | 436 | 469 | -7.04% | -1.52% |
| Tabon | 1.42% | 393 | 429 | -8.39% | -1.83% |
| Talabab | 1.63% | 452 | 455 | -0.66% | -0.14% |
| Tiguha | 6.49% | 1,799 | 2,061 | -12.71% | -2.82% |
| Tininghalang | 3.33% | 923 | 906 | 1.88% | 0.39% |
| Tipasan | 2.53% | 703 | 687 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Tugaya | 1.48% | 411 | 404 | 1.73% | 0.36% |
| Lapuyan Total | 27,737 | 27,264 | 1.73% | 0.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lapuyan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,596,939.49.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,209,022.84 | – |
| 2010 | 61,550,875.55 | 5.74% |
| 2011 | 67,560,658.42 | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 65,769,357.46 | -2.65% |
| 2013 | 72,454,959.59 | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 83,225,880.57 | 14.87% |
| 2015 | 95,520,610.63 | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 104,596,939.49 | 9.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lapuyan in the 2015 Census was 27,167 broken down into 5,793 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,861 | 3,868 | 5.39 | |
| 23,400 | 4,511 | 5.19 | |
| 24,356 | 4,637 | 5.25 | |
| 26,025 | 5,144 | 5.06 | |
| 26,151 | 5,396 | 4.85 | |
| 27,167 | 5,793 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lapuyan is 5 to 9, with 3,535 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 246 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 561 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,680 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,535 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,301 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,146 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,481 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,844 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,589 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,505 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,422 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,241 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,143 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 847 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 670 | 2.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 462 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 341 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 246 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 250 | 0.92% |
| Total | 27,264 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lapuyan grew from 13,594 in 1960 to 27,737 in 2020, an increase of 14,143 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 473 people, from the previous population of 27,264 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,594 | – | |
| 15,642 | 1.38% | |
| 16,845 | 1.50% | |
| 18,267 | 1.63% | |
| 20,861 | 1.34% | |
| 23,512 | 2.27% | |
| 24,366 | 0.77% | |
| 26,118 | 0.96% | |
| 26,175 | 0.08% | |
| 27,264 | 0.78% | |
| 27,737 | 0.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lapuyan for the year 2019 was 16,371, broken down into 8,266 males and 8,105 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lapuyan is situated at approximately 7° 38' North, 123° 11' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.1 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 Lapuyan 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 Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, and Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 806.38 kilometers (501.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.37 kilometers (4.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.96 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.47 kilometers (8.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.78 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.30 kilometers (10.75 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 33.69 kilometers (20.93 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 77.08 kilometers (47.90 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 91.12 kilometers (56.62 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 106.20 kilometers (65.99 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 115.39 kilometers (71.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 115.41 kilometers (71.71 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
Distance from Manila: 806.38 kilometers (501.06 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.