Sominot, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 111.52 km2 (43.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,061 |
| Density (2020) | 171 / km2 (443 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 2' North, 123° 23' East (8.0412, 123.3821) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 298.2 meters (978.1 feet) |
Sominot, formerly known as Don Mariano Marcos, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 111.52 square kilometers or 43.06 square miles which constitutes 2.49% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,061. This represented 1.81% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 171 inhabitants per square kilometer or 443 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sominot 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag-ong Baroy | 2.34% | 446 | 416 | 7.21% | 1.48% |
| Bag-ong Oroquieta | 3.20% | 610 | 581 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Barubuhan | 4.94% | 942 | 919 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Bulanay | 4.86% | 927 | 897 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| Datagan | 6.91% | 1,317 | 1,301 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Eastern Poblacion | 6.36% | 1,213 | 1,185 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Lantawan | 3.91% | 746 | 728 | 2.47% | 0.52% |
| Libertad | 3.36% | 640 | 596 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Lumangoy | 2.64% | 503 | 474 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| New Carmen | 4.72% | 899 | 870 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Picturan | 5.74% | 1,095 | 1,046 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Poblacion | 18.11% | 3,451 | 3,394 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Rizal | 6.32% | 1,205 | 1,187 | 1.52% | 0.32% |
| San Miguel | 2.10% | 401 | 371 | 8.09% | 1.65% |
| Santo Niño | 6.20% | 1,182 | 1,163 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Sawa | 2.23% | 426 | 414 | 2.90% | 0.60% |
| Tungawan | 9.65% | 1,840 | 1,798 | 2.34% | 0.49% |
| Upper Sicpao | 6.39% | 1,218 | 1,197 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Sominot Total | 19,061 | 18,537 | 2.83% | 0.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sominot for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,088,800.67.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35,879,619.69 | – |
| 2010 | 38,962,221.88 | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 41,771,144.43 | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 41,938,370.74 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 45,037,598.25 | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 51,055,569.26 | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 58,210,098.11 | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 64,088,800.67 | 10.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sominot in the 2015 Census was 18,537 broken down into 4,149 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,648 | 2,431 | 5.20 | |
| 13,339 | 2,647 | 5.04 | |
| 14,814 | 2,913 | 5.09 | |
| 16,367 | 3,213 | 5.09 | |
| 16,652 | 3,534 | 4.71 | |
| 18,537 | 4,149 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sominot is 5 to 9, with 2,273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 156 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 398 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,849 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,273 | 12.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,145 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,944 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,670 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,358 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,071 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,028 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 951 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 874 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 813 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 692 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 540 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 345 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 238 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 192 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 156 | 0.84% |
| Total | 18,537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sominot grew from 12,653 in 1990 to 19,061 in 2020, an increase of 6,408 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 524 people, from the previous population of 18,537 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 12,653 | – | |
| 13,344 | 1.00% | |
| 14,815 | 2.27% | |
| 16,367 | 1.38% | |
| 16,652 | 0.63% | |
| 18,537 | 2.06% | |
| 19,061 | 0.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sominot for the year 2019 was 10,410, broken down into 5,387 males and 5,023 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sominot is situated at approximately 8° 2' North, 123° 23' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 298.2 meters or 978.1 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 Sominot are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, and Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 770.43 kilometers (478.72 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.40 kilometers (4.60 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.58 kilometers (7.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.13 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 12.68 kilometers (7.88 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, 13.28 kilometers (8.25 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the East (N80°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 24.66 kilometers (15.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 40.71 kilometers (25.30 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 52.37 kilometers (32.54 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 60.43 kilometers (37.55 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 67.76 kilometers (42.10 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 68.06 kilometers (42.29 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Distance from Manila: 770.43 kilometers (478.72 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.