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 (2013) | 168.46 km2 (65.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 89,401 |
| Density (2020) | 531 / km2 (1,375 / 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 168.46 square kilometers or 65.04 square miles which constitutes 4.84% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89,401. This represented 13.35% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 2.31% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 531 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,375 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ipil has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacalan | 1.60% | 1,426 | 1,200 | 18.83% | 3.70% |
| Bangkerohan | 4.65% | 4,161 | 4,247 | -2.02% | -0.43% |
| Bulu-an | 4.49% | 4,016 | 3,175 | 26.49% | 5.07% |
| Caparan | 1.72% | 1,538 | 1,393 | 10.41% | 2.11% |
| Domandan | 0.58% | 522 | 773 | -32.47% | -7.93% |
| Don Andres | 7.95% | 7,104 | 6,080 | 16.84% | 3.33% |
| Doña Josefa | 1.35% | 1,208 | 1,225 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Guituan | 2.33% | 2,079 | 1,056 | 96.88% | 15.32% |
| Ipil Heights | 4.50% | 4,026 | 3,471 | 15.99% | 3.17% |
| Labi | 0.72% | 645 | 731 | -11.76% | -2.60% |
| Logan | 0.95% | 846 | 740 | 14.32% | 2.86% |
| Lower Ipil Heights | 1.70% | 1,516 | 1,707 | -11.19% | -2.47% |
| Lower Taway | 2.92% | 2,608 | 2,845 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| Lumbia | 0.82% | 731 | 708 | 3.25% | 0.68% |
| Maasin | 1.08% | 967 | 428 | 125.93% | 18.72% |
| Magdaup | 6.61% | 5,905 | 4,691 | 25.88% | 4.96% |
| Makilas | 3.06% | 2,736 | 2,270 | 20.53% | 4.01% |
| Pangi | 5.09% | 4,549 | 2,967 | 53.32% | 9.41% |
| Poblacion | 5.21% | 4,654 | 5,073 | -8.26% | -1.80% |
| Sanito | 10.89% | 9,739 | 7,808 | 24.73% | 4.76% |
| Suclema | 1.42% | 1,271 | 624 | 103.69% | 16.15% |
| Taway | 5.74% | 5,130 | 3,855 | 33.07% | 6.20% |
| Tenan | 2.18% | 1,945 | 1,797 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Tiayon | 5.55% | 4,958 | 3,282 | 51.07% | 9.07% |
| Timalang | 2.49% | 2,225 | 1,897 | 17.29% | 3.41% |
| Tomitom | 1.17% | 1,045 | 974 | 7.29% | 1.49% |
| Upper Pangi | 2.63% | 2,349 | 1,909 | 23.05% | 4.46% |
| Veteran's Village | 10.63% | 9,502 | 7,730 | 22.92% | 4.44% |
| Ipil Total | 89,401 | 74,656 | 19.75% | 3.87% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Ipil in the 2015 Census was 74,552 broken down into 18,094 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42,924 | 7,708 | 5.57 | |
| 43,805 | 8,404 | 5.21 | |
| 52,289 | 10,293 | 5.08 | |
| 60,245 | 13,244 | 4.55 | |
| 64,507 | 14,384 | 4.48 | |
| 74,552 | 18,094 | 4.12 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,717 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,224 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,734 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,292 | 11.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,408 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,964 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,006 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,241 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,975 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,232 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,746 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,076 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,426 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,745 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,158 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 786 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 519 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 407 | 0.55% |
| Total | 74,656 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ipil grew from 21,141 in 1960 to 89,401 in 2020, an increase of 68,260 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.87%, or an increase of 14,745 people, from the previous population of 74,656 in 2015.
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% | |
| 89,401 | 3.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ipil for the year 2019 was 53,098, broken down into 26,553 males and 26,545 females.
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 del Sur, Zamboanga City, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Lamitan, Basilan, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte, Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte. 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, 10.00 kilometers (6.21 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, 15.32 kilometers (9.52 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)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 133.69 kilometers (83.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 133.49 kilometers (82.95 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
Distance from Manila: 773.26 kilometers (480.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°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.