Imelda, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7007 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 85.12 km2 (32.87 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,020 |
| Density (2020) | 306 / km2 (792 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 39' North, 122° 56' East (7.6422, 122.9342) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Imelda is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 85.12 square kilometers or 32.87 square miles which constitutes 2.45% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,020. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 306 inhabitants per square kilometer or 792 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Imelda 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balugo | 4.73% | 1,230 | 1,262 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| Balungisan | 2.21% | 576 | 512 | 12.50% | 2.51% |
| Baluyan | 2.13% | 553 | 476 | 16.18% | 3.21% |
| Cana-an | 3.47% | 904 | 871 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Dumpoc | 3.73% | 971 | 935 | 3.85% | 0.80% |
| Gandiangan | 8.56% | 2,228 | 2,062 | 8.05% | 1.64% |
| Israel | 2.90% | 754 | 1,032 | -26.94% | -6.39% |
| La Victoria | 6.31% | 1,641 | 2,030 | -19.16% | -4.38% |
| Little Baguio | 6.41% | 1,667 | 2,740 | -39.16% | -9.93% |
| Lower Baluran | 6.63% | 1,726 | 1,633 | 5.70% | 1.17% |
| Lumbog | 4.22% | 1,097 | 1,081 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Lumpanac | 3.83% | 996 | 978 | 1.84% | 0.38% |
| Mali Little Baguio | 1.58% | 412 | 662 | -37.76% | -9.50% |
| Poblacion | 19.97% | 5,195 | 6,597 | -21.25% | -4.90% |
| Pulawan | 3.07% | 798 | 750 | 6.40% | 1.31% |
| San Jose | 10.72% | 2,789 | 2,129 | 31.00% | 5.85% |
| Santa Barbara | 6.91% | 1,797 | 1,657 | 8.45% | 1.72% |
| Upper Baluran | 2.64% | 686 | 611 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Imelda Total | 26,020 | 28,018 | -7.13% | -1.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Imelda for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,304,937.61.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,403,448.25 | – |
| 2010 | 50,770,796.39 | 7.10% |
| 2011 | 55,020,544.35 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 56,758,189.35 | 3.16% |
| 2013 | 63,817,770.12 | 12.44% |
| 2014 | 73,992,916.64 | 15.94% |
| 2015 | 83,590,908.39 | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 89,304,937.61 | 6.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Imelda in the 2015 Census was 27,926 broken down into 6,540 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,216 | 2,884 | 5.62 | |
| 22,702 | 3,777 | 6.01 | |
| 21,525 | 3,690 | 5.83 | |
| 24,747 | 4,361 | 5.67 | |
| 27,880 | 5,471 | 5.10 | |
| 27,926 | 6,540 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Imelda is 5 to 9, with 3,226 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 183 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 646 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,832 | 10.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,226 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,981 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,907 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,807 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,519 | 8.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,051 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,703 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,427 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,273 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,107 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 864 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 640 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 402 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 266 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 184 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 183 | 0.65% |
| Total | 28,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Imelda grew from 5,678 in 1980 to 26,020 in 2020, an increase of 20,342 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.55%, or a decrease of 1,998 people, from the previous population of 28,018 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
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| – | – | |
| 5,678 | – | |
| 16,231 | 11.08% | |
| 22,760 | 6.54% | |
| 21,534 | -1.18% | |
| 24,787 | 1.96% | |
| 27,903 | 4.40% | |
| 28,018 | 0.08% | |
| 26,020 | -1.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Imelda for the year 2019 was 16,264, broken down into 8,383 males and 7,881 females.
Location
The municipal center of Imelda is situated at approximately 7° 39' North, 122° 56' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 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 Imelda are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Zamboanga City. The nearest municipalities are Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 797.67 kilometers (495.65 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 7.85 kilometers (4.88 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 10.47 kilometers (6.50 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.04 kilometers (9.34 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.74 kilometers (9.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, 16.94 kilometers (10.53 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 58.98 kilometers (36.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 101.28 kilometers (62.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 113.61 kilometers (70.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 114.93 kilometers (71.41 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 124.34 kilometers (77.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Zamboanga City, 125.02 kilometers (77.68 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
Distance from Manila: 797.67 kilometers (495.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°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.