Mabuhay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 7010 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Moro Gulf [Celebes Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Area (2013) | 82.85 km2 (31.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,390 |
| Density (2020) | 451 / km2 (1,169 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 25' North, 122° 50' East (7.4174, 122.8362) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.4 meters (76.8 feet) |
Mabuhay is a coastal municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The municipality has a land area of 82.85 square kilometers or 31.99 square miles which constitutes 2.38% of Zamboanga Sibugay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,390. This represented 5.58% of the total population of Zamboanga Sibugay province, or 0.96% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 451 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,169 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mabuhay 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abunda | 2.39% | 893 | 847 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Bagong Silang | 4.27% | 1,596 | 1,486 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| Bangkaw-bangkaw | 4.68% | 1,750 | 1,958 | -10.62% | -2.34% |
| Caliran | 7.56% | 2,828 | 2,813 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| Catipan | 3.97% | 1,486 | 1,245 | 19.36% | 3.79% |
| Kauswagan | 4.28% | 1,600 | 1,520 | 5.26% | 1.09% |
| Ligaya | 4.81% | 1,799 | 1,692 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Looc-Barlak | 6.14% | 2,297 | 2,287 | 0.44% | 0.09% |
| Malinao | 10.13% | 3,788 | 4,077 | -7.09% | -1.54% |
| Pamansaan | 3.09% | 1,155 | 1,113 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Pinalim | 4.21% | 1,573 | 1,479 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| Poblacion | 12.74% | 4,765 | 4,582 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Punawan | 3.92% | 1,466 | 1,405 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Santo Niño | 3.53% | 1,321 | 1,159 | 13.98% | 2.79% |
| Sawa | 8.10% | 3,027 | 2,917 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Sioton | 2.25% | 842 | 710 | 18.59% | 3.65% |
| Taguisian | 10.10% | 3,778 | 4,069 | -7.15% | -1.55% |
| Tandu-Comot | 3.81% | 1,426 | 1,511 | -5.63% | -1.21% |
| Mabuhay Total | 37,390 | 36,870 | 1.41% | 0.30% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mabuhay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,476,693.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,049,608.70 | – |
| 2010 | 53,430,387.29 | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 58,777,113.22 | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 58,732,806.68 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 67,212,133.25 | 14.44% |
| 2014 | 71,428,235.64 | 6.27% |
| 2015 | 80,296,426.17 | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 87,476,693.90 | 8.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mabuhay in the 2015 Census was 36,700 broken down into 6,986 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,289 | 2,319 | 5.73 | |
| 19,508 | 3,089 | 6.32 | |
| 25,152 | 3,964 | 6.35 | |
| 30,589 | 5,014 | 6.10 | |
| 33,042 | 5,816 | 5.68 | |
| 36,700 | 6,986 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mabuhay is 5 to 9, with 5,193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 117 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 899 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,151 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,193 | 14.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,023 | 13.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,444 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,661 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,006 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,262 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,014 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,658 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,442 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,029 | 2.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 755 | 2.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 530 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 336 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 214 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 136 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 117 | 0.32% |
| Total | 36,870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mabuhay grew from 13,349 in 1970 to 37,390 in 2020, an increase of 24,041 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 520 people, from the previous population of 36,870 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,349 | – | |
| 21,562 | 10.10% | |
| 9,141 | -15.77% | |
| 13,292 | 3.82% | |
| 19,512 | 7.46% | |
| 25,199 | 5.64% | |
| 30,589 | 2.71% | |
| 33,093 | 2.91% | |
| 36,870 | 2.08% | |
| 37,390 | 0.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mabuhay for the year 2019 was 14,119, broken down into 7,328 males and 6,791 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mabuhay is situated at approximately 7° 25' North, 122° 50' East, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.4 meters or 76.8 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 Mabuhay are Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Lamitan, Basilan, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Isabela City, Basilan, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay. Its distance from the national capital is 818.96 kilometers (508.88 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, 3.02 kilometers (1.88 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, 15.18 kilometers (9.43 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, 19.05 kilometers (11.83 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, 27.11 kilometers (16.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay, 31.90 kilometers (19.82 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Nearest cities
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 80.12 kilometers (49.78 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Zamboanga City, 101.30 kilometers (62.94 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 113.62 kilometers (70.60 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 123.48 kilometers (76.73 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 123.84 kilometers (76.95 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 137.47 kilometers (85.42 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Distance from Manila: 818.96 kilometers (508.88 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.