Bacolod, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 9205 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 104.10 km2 (40.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,367 |
| Density (2020) | 234 / km2 (606 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 11' North, 124° 1' East (8.1903, 124.0204) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.6 feet) |
Bacolod is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 104.10 square kilometers or 40.19 square miles which constitutes 3.10% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,367. This represented 3.37% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 234 inhabitants per square kilometer or 606 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bacolod has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 2.24% | 547 | 549 | -0.36% | -0.08% |
| Babalaya | 2.83% | 690 | 655 | 5.34% | 1.10% |
| Babalayan Townsite | 3.52% | 857 | 768 | 11.59% | 2.33% |
| Binuni | 7.84% | 1,910 | 1,798 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Delabayan West | 2.52% | 615 | 596 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Demologan | 7.52% | 1,833 | 1,801 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Dimarao | 3.17% | 772 | 763 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Esperanza | 11.07% | 2,698 | 2,527 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| Kahayag | 3.12% | 760 | 739 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Liangan East | 8.78% | 2,139 | 2,019 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| Mati | 2.43% | 591 | 597 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Minaulon | 3.00% | 732 | 694 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Pagayawan | 4.33% | 1,054 | 1,327 | -20.57% | -4.73% |
| Poblacion Bacolod | 26.70% | 6,507 | 5,647 | 15.23% | 3.03% |
| Punod | 3.84% | 935 | 856 | 9.23% | 1.88% |
| Rupagan | 7.09% | 1,727 | 1,698 | 1.71% | 0.36% |
| Bacolod Total | 24,367 | 23,034 | 5.79% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bacolod for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,890,564.88.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,734,563.29 | – |
| 2010 | 41,890,352.33 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 46,664,873.83 | 11.40% |
| 2012 | 44,968,206.95 | -3.64% |
| 2013 | 51,478,478.46 | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 57,884,773.29 | 12.44% |
| 2015 | 65,451,087.57 | 13.07% |
| 2016 | 71,890,564.88 | 9.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacolod in the 2015 Census was 22,995 broken down into 5,199 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,630 | 2,785 | 5.25 | |
| 16,443 | 3,164 | 5.20 | |
| 16,970 | 3,515 | 4.83 | |
| 19,842 | 4,212 | 4.71 | |
| 21,790 | 4,833 | 4.51 | |
| 22,995 | 5,199 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacolod is 10 to 14, with 2,472 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 207 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 457 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,023 | 8.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,361 | 10.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,472 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,405 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,094 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,867 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,472 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,378 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,229 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,248 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,135 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 949 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 718 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 495 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 293 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 231 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 207 | 0.90% |
| Total | 23,034 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacolod grew from 9,874 in 1960 to 24,367 in 2020, an increase of 14,493 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 1,333 people, from the previous population of 23,034 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,874 | – | |
| 10,685 | 0.78% | |
| 12,232 | 2.75% | |
| 13,418 | 1.87% | |
| 14,637 | 0.87% | |
| 16,454 | 2.22% | |
| 17,020 | 0.73% | |
| 19,872 | 2.16% | |
| 21,818 | 3.46% | |
| 23,034 | 1.04% | |
| 24,367 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bacolod for the year 2019 was 15,019, broken down into 7,309 males and 7,710 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bacolod is situated at approximately 8° 11' North, 124° 1' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.6 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 Bacolod are Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, Munai, Lanao del Norte, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, and Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 781.82 kilometers (485.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 7.59 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, 12.58 kilometers (7.82 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Munai, Lanao del Norte, 12.75 kilometers (7.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Linamon, Lanao del Norte, 15.83 kilometers (9.84 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, 16.10 kilometers (10.01 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
Nearest cities
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 19.89 kilometers (12.36 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Iligan, 24.36 kilometers (15.14 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 32.96 kilometers (20.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 35.78 kilometers (22.23 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 40.27 kilometers (25.03 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 68.89 kilometers (42.81 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Distance from Manila: 781.82 kilometers (485.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.