Linamon, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9201 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 76.38 km2 (29.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,269 |
| Density (2020) | 278 / km2 (721 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 11' North, 124° 10' East (8.1828, 124.1616) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.0 meters (105.1 feet) |
Linamon is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 76.38 square kilometers or 29.49 square miles which constitutes 2.28% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,269. This represented 2.94% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 278 inhabitants per square kilometer or 721 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Linamon has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busque | 6.54% | 1,391 | 1,437 | -3.20% | -0.68% |
| Larapan | 4.25% | 903 | 814 | 10.93% | 2.21% |
| Magoong | 11.39% | 2,423 | 3,004 | -19.34% | -4.42% |
| Napo | 4.60% | 978 | 745 | 31.28% | 5.90% |
| Poblacion | 34.64% | 7,367 | 7,098 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Purakan | 6.59% | 1,401 | 1,081 | 29.60% | 5.61% |
| Robocon | 13.72% | 2,918 | 2,626 | 11.12% | 2.24% |
| Samburon | 18.28% | 3,888 | 3,536 | 9.95% | 2.02% |
| Linamon Total | 21,269 | 20,341 | 4.56% | 0.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Linamon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱67,910,405.23.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,071,251.73 | – |
| 2010 | 38,252,273.16 | 6.05% |
| 2011 | 42,071,451.89 | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 41,908,883.70 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 46,868,351.44 | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 53,518,533.05 | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 62,009,064.04 | 15.86% |
| 2016 | 67,910,405.23 | 9.52% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Linamon in the 2015 Census was 20,325 broken down into 4,473 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,447 | 2,414 | 5.57 | |
| 14,529 | 2,715 | 5.35 | |
| 14,948 | 2,873 | 5.20 | |
| 16,324 | 3,300 | 4.95 | |
| 17,484 | 3,594 | 4.86 | |
| 20,325 | 4,473 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Linamon is 15 to 19, with 2,295 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 159 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 413 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,750 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,066 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,132 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,295 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,007 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,830 | 9.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,446 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,221 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,032 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,002 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 904 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 785 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 615 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 333 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 184 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 167 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 159 | 0.78% |
| Total | 20,341 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Linamon grew from 7,389 in 1960 to 21,269 in 2020, an increase of 13,880 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 928 people, from the previous population of 20,341 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,389 | – | |
| 8,822 | 1.75% | |
| 7,299 | -3.73% | |
| 9,502 | 5.41% | |
| 13,449 | 3.54% | |
| 14,529 | 1.46% | |
| 14,959 | 0.63% | |
| 16,340 | 1.23% | |
| 17,484 | 2.49% | |
| 20,341 | 2.92% | |
| 21,269 | 0.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Linamon for the year 2019 was 12,181, broken down into 5,990 males and 6,191 females.
Location
The municipal center of Linamon is situated at approximately 8° 11' North, 124° 10' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.0 meters or 105.1 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 Linamon are Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Matungao, Lanao del Norte, Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, and Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 789.31 kilometers (490.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 5.50 kilometers (3.42 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, 7.45 kilometers (4.63 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, 8.38 kilometers (5.20 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Baloi, Lanao del Norte, 9.86 kilometers (6.13 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, 13.75 kilometers (8.55 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 13.81 kilometers (8.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
Nearest cities
- Iligan, 9.60 kilometers (5.97 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 24.04 kilometers (14.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 35.35 kilometers (21.96 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 47.48 kilometers (29.50 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 51.69 kilometers (32.12 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 57.48 kilometers (35.71 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
Distance from Manila: 789.31 kilometers (490.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.