Tukuran, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 7019 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Illana Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 144.91 km2 (55.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,429 |
| Density (2020) | 293 / km2 (758 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 51' North, 123° 35' East (7.8550, 123.5751) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Tukuran is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 144.91 square kilometers or 55.95 square miles which constitutes 3.23% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,429. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 1.09% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 293 inhabitants per square kilometer or 758 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tukuran 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alindahaw | 5.21% | 2,211 | 1,864 | 18.62% | 3.66% |
| Baclay | 3.54% | 1,501 | 1,534 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Balimbingan | 0.70% | 299 | 282 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
| Buenasuerte | 1.93% | 819 | 778 | 5.27% | 1.09% |
| Camanga | 5.82% | 2,469 | 2,109 | 17.07% | 3.37% |
| Curvada | 4.93% | 2,091 | 1,817 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Laperian | 4.45% | 1,888 | 1,716 | 10.02% | 2.03% |
| Libertad | 1.41% | 597 | 678 | -11.95% | -2.64% |
| Lower Bayao | 2.06% | 872 | 824 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Luy-a | 1.76% | 745 | 731 | 1.92% | 0.40% |
| Manilan | 1.54% | 655 | 524 | 25.00% | 4.81% |
| Manlayag | 2.15% | 913 | 749 | 21.90% | 4.26% |
| Militar | 5.49% | 2,328 | 2,019 | 15.30% | 3.04% |
| Navalan | 5.92% | 2,513 | 2,224 | 12.99% | 2.60% |
| Panduma Senior | 7.06% | 2,995 | 2,974 | 0.71% | 0.15% |
| Sambulawan | 3.25% | 1,378 | 1,298 | 6.16% | 1.27% |
| San Antonio | 1.28% | 545 | 486 | 12.14% | 2.44% |
| San Carlos | 7.22% | 3,063 | 2,901 | 5.58% | 1.15% |
| Santo Niño | 18.22% | 7,731 | 7,991 | -3.25% | -0.69% |
| Santo Rosario | 0.62% | 265 | 358 | -25.98% | -6.14% |
| Sugod | 3.50% | 1,484 | 1,276 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Tabuan | 4.26% | 1,808 | 1,670 | 8.26% | 1.69% |
| Tagulo | 2.28% | 969 | 932 | 3.97% | 0.82% |
| Tinotungan | 2.95% | 1,251 | 1,139 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Upper Bayao | 2.45% | 1,039 | 946 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Tukuran Total | 42,429 | 39,820 | 6.55% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tukuran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱102,205,347.57.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,004,991.04 | – |
| 2010 | 60,588,856.82 | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 66,935,528.90 | 10.47% |
| 2012 | 65,550,837.13 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 71,871,709.88 | 9.64% |
| 2014 | 83,788,451.41 | 16.58% |
| 2015 | 93,654,981.92 | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 102,205,347.57 | 9.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tukuran in the 2015 Census was 39,820 broken down into 8,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,850 | 4,974 | 5.40 | |
| 30,494 | 5,922 | 5.15 | |
| 33,715 | 6,760 | 4.99 | |
| 36,585 | 7,480 | 4.89 | |
| 37,883 | 8,236 | 4.60 | |
| 39,820 | 8,498 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tukuran is 5 to 9, with 4,870 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 272 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 882 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,793 | 9.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,870 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,449 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,108 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,750 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,952 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,485 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,242 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,115 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,113 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,774 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,465 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,100 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 662 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 477 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 311 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 272 | 0.68% |
| Total | 39,820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tukuran grew from 3,921 in 1918 to 42,429 in 2020, an increase of 38,508 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 2,609 people, from the previous population of 39,820 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,921 | – | |
| 0 | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 14,607 | – | |
| 19,274 | 2.75% | |
| 18,846 | -0.45% | |
| 22,377 | 3.49% | |
| 26,854 | 1.84% | |
| 30,506 | 2.42% | |
| 33,747 | 2.19% | |
| 36,591 | 1.12% | |
| 37,883 | 1.27% | |
| 39,820 | 0.95% | |
| 42,429 | 1.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tukuran for the year 2019 was 26,621, broken down into 13,227 males and 13,394 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tukuran is situated at approximately 7° 51' North, 123° 35' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 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 Tukuran are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 797.36 kilometers (495.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, 10.63 kilometers (6.60 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, 16.78 kilometers (10.43 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 19.50 kilometers (12.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, 21.80 kilometers (13.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 22.38 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the North (N10°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.83 kilometers (9.84 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 29.92 kilometers (18.59 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 43.92 kilometers (27.29 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 74.30 kilometers (46.17 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 79.68 kilometers (49.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Iligan, 83.85 kilometers (52.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
Distance from Manila: 797.36 kilometers (495.46 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.