Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 7001 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuguey Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 241.60 km2 (93.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 74,656 |
| Density (2015) | 309 / km2 (800 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 47' North, 122° 35' East (7.7824, 122.5869) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.7 feet) |
Ipil is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 241.60 square kilometers or 93.28 square miles which constitutes 6.70% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 74,656. This represented 11.79% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 2.06% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 309 inhabitants per square kilometer or 800 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ipil has 28 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacalan | 1.61% | 1,200 | 1,276 | -5.96% | -1.16% |
| Bangkerohan | 5.69% | 4,247 | 3,897 | 8.98% | 1.65% |
| Bulu‑an | 4.25% | 3,175 | 3,056 | 3.89% | 0.73% |
| Caparan | 1.87% | 1,393 | 1,005 | 38.61% | 6.41% |
| Domandan | 1.04% | 773 | 623 | 24.08% | 4.19% |
| Don Andres | 8.14% | 6,080 | 5,709 | 6.50% | 1.21% |
| Doña Josefa | 1.64% | 1,225 | 1,095 | 11.87% | 2.16% |
| Guituan | 1.41% | 1,056 | 1,145 | -7.77% | -1.53% |
| Ipil Heights | 4.65% | 3,471 | 3,098 | 12.04% | 2.19% |
| Labi | 0.98% | 731 | 688 | 6.25% | 1.16% |
| Logan | 0.99% | 740 | 712 | 3.93% | 0.74% |
| Lower Ipil Heights | 2.29% | 1,707 | 1,734 | -1.56% | -0.30% |
| Lower Taway | 3.81% | 2,845 | 2,673 | 6.43% | 1.19% |
| Lumbia | 0.95% | 708 | 563 | 25.75% | 4.46% |
| Maasin | 0.57% | 428 | 498 | -14.06% | -2.84% |
| Magdaup | 6.28% | 4,691 | 3,545 | 32.33% | 5.48% |
| Makilas | 3.04% | 2,270 | 1,986 | 14.30% | 2.58% |
| Pangi | 3.97% | 2,967 | 2,345 | 26.52% | 4.58% |
| Poblacion | 6.80% | 5,073 | 5,234 | -3.08% | -0.59% |
| Sanito | 10.46% | 7,808 | 6,987 | 11.75% | 2.14% |
| Suclema | 0.84% | 624 | 765 | -18.43% | -3.80% |
| Taway | 5.16% | 3,855 | 3,567 | 8.07% | 1.49% |
| Tenan | 2.41% | 1,797 | 1,673 | 7.41% | 1.37% |
| Tiayon | 4.40% | 3,282 | 2,387 | 37.49% | 6.25% |
| Timalang | 2.54% | 1,897 | 1,587 | 19.53% | 3.46% |
| Tomitom | 1.30% | 974 | 965 | 0.93% | 0.18% |
| Upper Pangi | 2.56% | 1,909 | 1,373 | 39.04% | 6.48% |
| Veteran's Village | 10.35% | 7,730 | 4,753 | 62.63% | 9.70% |
| Ipil Total | 74,656 | 64,939 | 14.96% | 2.69% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Ipil for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱211,632,367.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 112,220,365.47 | – |
| 2010 | 118,985,575.03 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 132,396,326.82 | 11.27% |
| 2012 | 129,308,903.32 | -2.33% |
| 2013 | 142,382,173.08 | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 167,410,134.50 | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 190,480,617.41 | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 211,632,367.77 | 11.10% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ipil is 5 to 9, with 8,734 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 407 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,717 |
| 1 to 4 | 7,224 |
| 5 to 9 | 8,734 |
| 10 to 14 | 8,292 |
| 15 to 19 | 7,408 |
| 20 to 24 | 6,964 |
| 25 to 29 | 6,006 |
| 30 to 34 | 5,241 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,975 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,232 |
| 45 to 49 | 3,746 |
| 50 to 54 | 3,076 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,426 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,745 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,158 |
| 70 to 74 | 786 |
| 75 to 79 | 519 |
| 80 and over | 407 |
| Total | 74,656 |
Historical population
The population of Ipil grew from 21,141 in 1960 to 74,656 in 2015, an increase of 53,515 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.69%, or an increase of 9,717 people, from the previous population of 64,939 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 21,141 | – | |
| 32,478 | 4.29% | |
| 35,798 | 1.97% | |
| 43,540 | 3.99% | |
| 43,031 | -0.12% | |
| 43,991 | 0.41% | |
| 52,481 | 3.86% | |
| 60,686 | 2.02% | |
| 64,939 | 2.50% | |
| 74,656 | 2.69% |
Location
The municipal center of Ipil is situated at approximately 7° 47' North, 122° 35' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.7 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 Ipil are Pagadian, Zamboanga City, Dipolog, Tangub, Dapitan, and Lamitan. The nearest municipalities are Titay, Naga, Kalawit, Roseller Lim, Kabasalan, and Tampilisan. Its distance from the national capital is 773.26 kilometers (480.48 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 9.88 kilometers (6.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, 11.93 kilometers (7.41 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.09 kilometers (9.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, 19.08 kilometers (11.86 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 19.37 kilometers (12.04 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 22.85 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 93.82 kilometers (58.30 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Zamboanga City, 112.26 kilometers (69.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 121.68 kilometers (75.61 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 131.99 kilometers (82.02 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 133.33 kilometers (82.85 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 133.91 kilometers (83.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Distance from Manila: 773.26 kilometers (480.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 74,656, ranked 246 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 93.28 square kilometers, ranked 414 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 309 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 598 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.69%, ranked 339 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.