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 (2013) | 250.48 km2 (96.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 62,571 |
| Density (2020) | 250 / km2 (647 / 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 250.48 square kilometers or 96.71 square miles which constitutes 7.47% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 62,571. This represented 8.66% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 1.25% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 250 inhabitants per square kilometer or 647 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kapatagan has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Badian | 0.82% | 513 | 523 | -1.91% | -0.41% |
| Bagong Silang | 2.47% | 1,546 | 1,788 | -13.53% | -3.01% |
| Balili | 4.80% | 3,005 | 2,777 | 8.21% | 1.67% |
| Bansarvil | 3.62% | 2,268 | 1,907 | 18.93% | 3.72% |
| Belis | 1.58% | 991 | 879 | 12.74% | 2.56% |
| Buenavista | 1.31% | 817 | 791 | 3.29% | 0.68% |
| Butadon | 6.72% | 4,207 | 4,321 | -2.64% | -0.56% |
| Cathedral Falls | 1.50% | 936 | 858 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Concepcion | 1.18% | 736 | 729 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
| Curvada | 2.62% | 1,638 | 1,830 | -10.49% | -2.31% |
| De Asis | 1.76% | 1,101 | 1,168 | -5.74% | -1.24% |
| Donggoan | 4.52% | 2,827 | 2,748 | 2.87% | 0.60% |
| Durano | 1.21% | 758 | 501 | 51.30% | 9.11% |
| Kahayagan | 1.57% | 981 | 704 | 39.35% | 7.23% |
| Kidalos | 1.78% | 1,114 | 1,027 | 8.47% | 1.73% |
| La Libertad | 1.49% | 932 | 704 | 32.39% | 6.08% |
| Lapinig | 7.18% | 4,494 | 4,564 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Mahayahay | 3.54% | 2,216 | 1,654 | 33.98% | 6.35% |
| Malinas | 1.33% | 834 | 726 | 14.88% | 2.96% |
| Maranding | 3.82% | 2,391 | 2,664 | -10.25% | -2.25% |
| Margos | 4.49% | 2,807 | 2,991 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Poblacion | 18.49% | 11,567 | 13,422 | -13.82% | -3.08% |
| Pulang Yuta | 1.14% | 711 | 574 | 23.87% | 4.61% |
| San Isidro | 1.03% | 646 | 545 | 18.53% | 3.64% |
| San Vicente | 2.55% | 1,597 | 1,502 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.06% | 1,291 | 1,197 | 7.85% | 1.60% |
| Santo Tomas | 2.35% | 1,473 | 1,423 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Suso | 1.47% | 922 | 683 | 34.99% | 6.52% |
| Taguitic | 5.86% | 3,667 | 4,446 | -17.52% | -3.97% |
| Tiacongan | 1.46% | 915 | 867 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Tipolo | 1.17% | 734 | 650 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Tulatulahan | 0.75% | 468 | 557 | -15.98% | -3.60% |
| Waterfalls | 2.35% | 1,468 | 1,133 | 29.57% | 5.60% |
| Kapatagan Total | 62,571 | 62,853 | -0.45% | -0.09% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Kapatagan in the 2015 Census was 62,705 broken down into 14,998 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,397 | 6,261 | 5.33 | |
| 37,002 | 7,423 | 4.98 | |
| 42,783 | 8,343 | 5.13 | |
| 49,134 | 9,564 | 5.14 | |
| 53,916 | 11,981 | 4.50 | |
| 62,705 | 14,998 | 4.18 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,310 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,881 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,872 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,582 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,600 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,913 | 11.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,776 | 9.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,490 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,812 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,375 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,939 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,546 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,030 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,492 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 881 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 552 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 448 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 354 | 0.56% |
| Total | 62,853 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kapatagan grew from 1,825 in 1918 to 62,571 in 2020, an increase of 60,746 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 282 people, from the previous population of 62,853 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,825 | – | |
| 2,677 | 1.93% | |
| 14,103 | 18.59% | |
| 32,060 | 7.49% | |
| 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% | |
| 62,571 | -0.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kapatagan for the year 2019 was 32,394, broken down into 15,954 males and 16,440 females.
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, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Salvador, Lanao del Norte, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Sapad, Lanao del Norte, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, Baroy, Lanao del Norte, and Tubod, Lanao del Norte. 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
- 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, 12.78 kilometers (7.94 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Baroy, Lanao del Norte, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 17.33 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the North (N8°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, 57.89 kilometers (35.97 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)
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.