Midsalip, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 7021 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 161.56 km2 (62.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,711 |
| Density (2020) | 209 / km2 (540 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 123° 19' East (8.0306, 123.3158) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 308.8 meters (1,013.0 feet) |
Midsalip is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 161.56 square kilometers or 62.38 square miles which constitutes 3.60% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,711. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 209 inhabitants per square kilometer or 540 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Midsalip has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacahan | 3.54% | 1,195 | 916 | 30.46% | 5.76% |
| Balonai | 3.31% | 1,115 | 1,509 | -26.11% | -6.17% |
| Bibilop | 3.98% | 1,342 | 1,243 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Buloron | 5.89% | 1,986 | 1,993 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Cabaloran | 3.40% | 1,145 | 1,199 | -4.50% | -0.97% |
| Canipay Norte | 3.26% | 1,100 | 1,053 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Canipay Sur | 2.69% | 908 | 810 | 12.10% | 2.43% |
| Cumaron | 3.92% | 1,322 | 1,179 | 12.13% | 2.44% |
| Dakayakan | 1.07% | 362 | 299 | 21.07% | 4.11% |
| Duelic | 3.20% | 1,078 | 1,154 | -6.59% | -1.42% |
| Dumalinao | 2.33% | 786 | 644 | 22.05% | 4.28% |
| Ecuan | 1.28% | 432 | 436 | -0.92% | -0.19% |
| Golictop | 2.59% | 873 | 815 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Guinabot | 2.11% | 711 | 671 | 5.96% | 1.23% |
| Guitalos | 2.01% | 679 | 485 | 40.00% | 7.34% |
| Guma | 2.45% | 827 | 783 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Kahayagan | 1.01% | 342 | 290 | 17.93% | 3.53% |
| Licuro-an | 1.51% | 509 | 474 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Lumpunid | 4.73% | 1,595 | 1,510 | 5.63% | 1.16% |
| Matalang | 4.01% | 1,352 | 1,367 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| New Katipunan | 2.32% | 782 | 826 | -5.33% | -1.15% |
| New Unidos | 1.43% | 481 | 374 | 28.61% | 5.44% |
| Palili | 3.72% | 1,254 | 1,105 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Pawan | 1.66% | 558 | 615 | -9.27% | -2.03% |
| Pili | 1.50% | 506 | 602 | -15.95% | -3.59% |
| Pisompongan | 3.79% | 1,279 | 1,018 | 25.64% | 4.92% |
| Piwan | 1.49% | 502 | 531 | -5.46% | -1.18% |
| Poblacion A | 5.70% | 1,923 | 1,755 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| Poblacion B | 7.67% | 2,587 | 2,351 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Sigapod | 5.23% | 1,763 | 1,595 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Timbaboy | 3.49% | 1,178 | 1,122 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Tulbong | 1.52% | 513 | 467 | 9.85% | 2.00% |
| Tuluan | 2.15% | 726 | 884 | -17.87% | -4.06% |
| Midsalip Total | 33,711 | 32,075 | 5.10% | 1.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Midsalip for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱93,548,534.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,050,675.73 | – |
| 2010 | 54,209,947.14 | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 58,462,953.15 | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 57,911,192.00 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 64,530,819.25 | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 75,161,629.06 | 16.47% |
| 2015 | 84,325,299.26 | 12.19% |
| 2016 | 93,548,534.52 | 10.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Midsalip in the 2015 Census was 32,038 broken down into 6,782 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,880 | 4,389 | 5.21 | |
| 25,200 | 4,907 | 5.14 | |
| 28,883 | 5,479 | 5.27 | |
| 30,762 | 5,775 | 5.33 | |
| 31,455 | 6,520 | 4.82 | |
| 32,038 | 6,782 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Midsalip is 5 to 9, with 4,279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 200 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 736 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,463 | 10.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,279 | 13.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,153 | 12.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,482 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,828 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,101 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,845 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,808 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,734 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,465 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,191 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 979 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 689 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 498 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 354 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 270 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 200 | 0.62% |
| Total | 32,075 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Midsalip grew from 17,397 in 1970 to 33,711 in 2020, an increase of 16,314 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 1,636 people, from the previous population of 32,075 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 17,397 | – | |
| 20,927 | 3.78% | |
| 24,624 | 3.31% | |
| 22,891 | -0.73% | |
| 25,258 | 1.86% | |
| 28,909 | 2.94% | |
| 30,772 | 0.87% | |
| 31,467 | 0.82% | |
| 32,075 | 0.36% | |
| 33,711 | 1.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Midsalip for the year 2019 was 20,331, broken down into 10,468 males and 9,863 females.
Location
The municipal center of Midsalip is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 123° 19' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 308.8 meters or 1,013.0 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 Midsalip 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 Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, and Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 769.11 kilometers (477.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.40 kilometers (4.60 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.19 kilometers (8.82 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.39 kilometers (10.81 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 18.95 kilometers (11.77 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 19.86 kilometers (12.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 26.36 kilometers (16.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 48.08 kilometers (29.88 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 59.75 kilometers (37.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 61.50 kilometers (38.21 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 70.09 kilometers (43.55 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 73.78 kilometers (45.84 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
Distance from Manila: 769.11 kilometers (477.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°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.