Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 9214 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 242.89 km2 (93.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 62,853 |
| Density (2015) | 259 / km2 (670 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 54' North, 123° 46' East (7.8982, 123.7697) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.6 meters (51.1 feet) |
Kapatagan is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 242.89 square kilometers or 93.78 square miles which constitutes 7.26% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 62,853. This represented 9.29% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 1.34% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 259 inhabitants per square kilometer or 670 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kapatagan has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Badian | 0.83% | 523 | 490 | 6.73% | 1.25% |
| Bagong Silang | 2.84% | 1,788 | 1,469 | 21.72% | 3.81% |
| Balili | 4.42% | 2,777 | 2,327 | 19.34% | 3.42% |
| Bansarvil | 3.03% | 1,907 | 1,573 | 21.23% | 3.73% |
| Belis | 1.40% | 879 | 755 | 16.42% | 2.94% |
| Buenavista | 1.26% | 791 | 707 | 11.88% | 2.16% |
| Butadon | 6.87% | 4,321 | 3,587 | 20.46% | 3.61% |
| Cathedral Falls | 1.37% | 858 | 750 | 14.40% | 2.59% |
| Concepcion | 1.16% | 729 | 717 | 1.67% | 0.32% |
| Curvada | 2.91% | 1,830 | 1,451 | 26.12% | 4.52% |
| De Asis | 1.86% | 1,168 | 1,028 | 13.62% | 2.46% |
| Donggoan | 4.37% | 2,748 | 2,332 | 17.84% | 3.17% |
| Durano | 0.80% | 501 | 421 | 19.00% | 3.37% |
| Kahayagan | 1.12% | 704 | 651 | 8.14% | 1.50% |
| Kidalos | 1.63% | 1,027 | 931 | 10.31% | 1.89% |
| La Libertad | 1.12% | 704 | 655 | 7.48% | 1.38% |
| Lapinig | 7.26% | 4,564 | 3,811 | 19.76% | 3.49% |
| Mahayahay | 2.63% | 1,654 | 1,408 | 17.47% | 3.11% |
| Malinas | 1.16% | 726 | 606 | 19.80% | 3.50% |
| Maranding | 4.24% | 2,664 | 2,226 | 19.68% | 3.48% |
| Margos | 4.76% | 2,991 | 2,760 | 8.37% | 1.54% |
| Poblacion | 21.35% | 13,422 | 11,254 | 19.26% | 3.41% |
| Pulang Yuta | 0.91% | 574 | 537 | 6.89% | 1.28% |
| San Isidro | 0.87% | 545 | 509 | 7.07% | 1.31% |
| San Vicente | 2.39% | 1,502 | 1,301 | 15.45% | 2.77% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.90% | 1,197 | 1,056 | 13.35% | 2.41% |
| Santo Tomas | 2.26% | 1,423 | 1,223 | 16.35% | 2.93% |
| Suso | 1.09% | 683 | 556 | 22.84% | 3.99% |
| Taguitic | 7.07% | 4,446 | 4,019 | 10.62% | 1.94% |
| Tiacongan | 1.38% | 867 | 775 | 11.87% | 2.16% |
| Tipolo | 1.03% | 650 | 613 | 6.04% | 1.12% |
| Tulatulahan | 0.89% | 557 | 475 | 17.26% | 3.08% |
| Waterfalls | 1.80% | 1,133 | 943 | 20.15% | 3.56% |
| Kapatagan Total | 62,853 | 53,916 | 16.58% | 2.96% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Kapatagan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱158,650,256.80.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79,372,095.25 | – |
| 2010 | 85,322,686.98 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 94,019,636.89 | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 96,063,006.37 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 107,575,155.13 | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 123,651,613.83 | 14.94% |
| 2015 | 134,933,541.12 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 158,650,256.80 | 17.58% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kapatagan is 20 to 24, with 6,913 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 354 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,310 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,881 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,872 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,582 |
| 15 to 19 | 6,600 |
| 20 to 24 | 6,913 |
| 25 to 29 | 5,776 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,490 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,812 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,375 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,939 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,546 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,030 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,492 |
| 65 to 69 | 881 |
| 70 to 74 | 552 |
| 75 to 79 | 448 |
| 80 and over | 354 |
| Total | 62,853 |
Historical population
The population of Kapatagan grew from 32,060 in 1960 to 62,853 in 2015, an increase of 30,793 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.96%, or an increase of 8,937 people, from the previous population of 53,916 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 32,060 | – | |
| 20,140 | -4.45% | |
| 21,055 | 0.90% | |
| 25,303 | 3.74% | |
| 33,397 | 2.81% | |
| 37,006 | 1.94% | |
| 42,783 | 3.16% | |
| 49,134 | 1.93% | |
| 53,916 | 3.44% | |
| 62,853 | 2.96% |
Location
The municipal center of Kapatagan is situated at approximately 7° 54' North, 123° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.1 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 Kapatagan are Tangub, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Marawi, Iligan, and Oroquieta. The nearest municipalities are Kapatagan, Salvador, Lala, Sapad, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and Baroy. Its distance from the national capital is 800.45 kilometers (497.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, 0.29 kilometers (0.18 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Salvador, Lanao del Norte, 7.89 kilometers (4.90 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Lala, Lanao del Norte, 8.63 kilometers (5.36 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Sapad, Lanao del Norte, 9.45 kilometers (5.87 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, 12.89 kilometers (8.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Baroy, Lanao del Norte, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the North (N4°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 18.12 kilometers (11.26 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 28.75 kilometers (17.86 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 37.63 kilometers (23.38 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 58.17 kilometers (36.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Iligan, 63.25 kilometers (39.30 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 65.04 kilometers (40.42 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Distance from Manila: 800.45 kilometers (497.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 62,853, ranked 359 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 93.78 square kilometers, ranked 429 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 259 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 770 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.96%, ranked 194 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.