Kabasalan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 7005 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuguey Bay [Moro Gulf, Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 289.20 km2 (111.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 46,884 |
| Density (2020) | 162 / km2 (420 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 48' North, 122° 46' East (7.7974, 122.7619) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.4 feet) |
Kabasalan is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 289.20 square kilometers or 111.66 square miles which constitutes 8.31% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 46,884. This represented 7.00% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 1.21% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 162 inhabitants per square kilometer or 420 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kabasalan has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banker | 3.04% | 1,426 | 1,256 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Bolo Batallion | 3.79% | 1,776 | 1,609 | 10.38% | 2.10% |
| Buayan | 5.16% | 2,420 | 2,412 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Cainglet | 5.46% | 2,562 | 2,468 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| Calapan | 2.32% | 1,090 | 999 | 9.11% | 1.85% |
| Calubihan | 5.21% | 2,443 | 2,101 | 16.28% | 3.23% |
| Concepcion | 8.22% | 3,854 | 3,228 | 19.39% | 3.80% |
| Diampak | 1.77% | 830 | 893 | -7.05% | -1.53% |
| Dipala | 1.76% | 824 | 813 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Gacbusan | 1.93% | 904 | 956 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
| Goodyear | 5.47% | 2,565 | 2,332 | 9.99% | 2.02% |
| Lacnapan | 1.44% | 676 | 1,048 | -35.50% | -8.82% |
| Little Baguio | 1.17% | 550 | 695 | -20.86% | -4.81% |
| Lumbayao | 6.20% | 2,905 | 2,773 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
| Nazareth | 5.08% | 2,383 | 2,123 | 12.25% | 2.46% |
| Palinta | 3.18% | 1,491 | 1,681 | -11.30% | -2.49% |
| Peñaranda | 2.67% | 1,253 | 1,270 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| Poblacion | 3.56% | 1,670 | 1,608 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Riverside | 5.97% | 2,797 | 2,336 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
| Sanghanan | 3.62% | 1,695 | 1,707 | -0.70% | -0.15% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.54% | 1,662 | 1,391 | 19.48% | 3.82% |
| Sayao | 0.96% | 449 | 379 | 18.47% | 3.63% |
| Shiolan | 1.12% | 527 | 455 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Simbol | 3.84% | 1,802 | 1,556 | 15.81% | 3.14% |
| Sininan | 2.74% | 1,284 | 1,128 | 13.83% | 2.76% |
| Tamin | 0.81% | 379 | 422 | -10.19% | -2.24% |
| Tampilisan | 1.88% | 880 | 1,105 | -20.36% | -4.68% |
| Tigbangagan | 3.01% | 1,412 | 1,458 | -3.16% | -0.67% |
| Timuay Danda | 5.07% | 2,375 | 2,134 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Kabasalan Total | 46,884 | 44,336 | 5.75% | 1.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kabasalan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱142,016,889.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81,645,561.84 | – |
| 2010 | 85,669,095.89 | 4.93% |
| 2011 | 92,145,980.35 | 7.56% |
| 2012 | 90,658,399.84 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 100,808,465.11 | 11.20% |
| 2014 | 117,806,226.60 | 16.86% |
| 2015 | 131,592,629.08 | 11.70% |
| 2016 | 142,016,889.09 | 7.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kabasalan in the 2015 Census was 44,195 broken down into 9,517 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,244 | 5,780 | 5.58 | |
| 34,450 | 6,590 | 5.23 | |
| 37,488 | 7,216 | 5.20 | |
| 40,141 | 7,727 | 5.19 | |
| 41,301 | 8,412 | 4.91 | |
| 44,195 | 9,517 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kabasalan is 5 to 9, with 5,496 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 310 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,039 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,454 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,496 | 12.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,254 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,478 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,070 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,134 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,715 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,536 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,351 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,291 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,910 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,507 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,157 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 788 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 500 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 346 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 310 | 0.70% |
| Total | 44,336 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kabasalan grew from 9,843 in 1918 to 46,884 in 2020, an increase of 37,041 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 2,548 people, from the previous population of 44,336 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 9,843 | – | |
| 15,882 | 2.42% | |
| 19,037 | 1.88% | |
| 19,920 | 0.40% | |
| 15,304 | -2.55% | |
| 19,175 | 4.63% | |
| 24,658 | 5.16% | |
| 32,323 | 2.74% | |
| 34,483 | 1.22% | |
| 37,619 | 1.88% | |
| 40,169 | 0.91% | |
| 41,421 | 1.12% | |
| 44,336 | 1.30% | |
| 46,884 | 1.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kabasalan for the year 2019 was 32,888, broken down into 16,900 males and 15,988 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kabasalan is situated at approximately 7° 48' North, 122° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.4 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 Kabasalan are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 776.21 kilometers (482.31 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay, 7.45 kilometers (4.63 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.14 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, 19.37 kilometers (12.04 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte, 22.31 kilometers (13.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, 23.58 kilometers (14.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 74.47 kilometers (46.27 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 108.08 kilometers (67.16 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 112.88 kilometers (70.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 119.65 kilometers (74.35 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Zamboanga City, 124.41 kilometers (77.31 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 125.54 kilometers (78.00 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Distance from Manila: 776.21 kilometers (482.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°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.