Nunungan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 9216 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 473.28 km2 (182.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,827 |
| Density (2020) | 40 / km2 (103 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 47' North, 123° 55' East (7.7870, 123.9109) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 667.0 meters (2,187.7 feet) |
Nunungan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 473.28 square kilometers or 182.73 square miles which constitutes 14.11% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,827. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 40 inhabitants per square kilometer or 103 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nunungan has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaga | 2.77% | 522 | 488 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Bangco | 3.87% | 728 | 715 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Cabasaran | 3.69% | 695 | 659 | 5.46% | 1.13% |
| Canibongan | 2.97% | 559 | 580 | -3.62% | -0.77% |
| Dimayon | 4.14% | 779 | 621 | 25.44% | 4.89% |
| Inayawan | 4.75% | 895 | 891 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Kaludan | 5.30% | 998 | 1,164 | -14.26% | -3.19% |
| Karcum | 3.69% | 695 | 1,098 | -36.70% | -9.18% |
| Katubuan | 4.44% | 836 | 778 | 7.46% | 1.52% |
| Liangan | 3.13% | 589 | 555 | 6.13% | 1.26% |
| Lupitan | 4.45% | 838 | 737 | 13.70% | 2.74% |
| Malaig | 3.05% | 574 | 560 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Mangan | 4.02% | 756 | 709 | 6.63% | 1.36% |
| Masibay | 5.41% | 1,018 | 791 | 28.70% | 5.45% |
| Notongan | 2.68% | 505 | 489 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Panganapan | 3.34% | 629 | 590 | 6.61% | 1.36% |
| Pantar | 4.45% | 837 | 870 | -3.79% | -0.81% |
| Paridi | 3.89% | 732 | 563 | 30.02% | 5.68% |
| Petadun | 6.27% | 1,181 | 1,155 | 2.25% | 0.47% |
| Poblacion | 5.40% | 1,016 | 981 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Rarab | 5.14% | 967 | 919 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Raraban | 3.21% | 605 | 579 | 4.49% | 0.93% |
| Rebucon | 3.60% | 678 | 633 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Songgod | 2.82% | 530 | 576 | -7.99% | -1.74% |
| Taraka | 3.53% | 665 | 666 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Nunungan Total | 18,827 | 18,367 | 2.50% | 0.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nunungan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱103,884,609.14.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,583,700.19 | – |
| 2010 | 60,935,461.12 | 5.82% |
| 2011 | 66,009,917.42 | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 64,100,924.04 | -2.89% |
| 2013 | 72,992,285.33 | 13.87% |
| 2014 | 82,541,427.57 | 13.08% |
| 2015 | 94,273,743.54 | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 103,884,609.14 | 10.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nunungan in the 2015 Census was 18,367 broken down into 3,508 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,631 | 1,946 | 4.95 | |
| 10,763 | 2,229 | 4.83 | |
| 12,205 | 2,470 | 4.94 | |
| 13,999 | 2,820 | 4.96 | |
| 16,304 | 2,965 | 5.50 | |
| 18,367 | 3,508 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nunungan is 5 to 9, with 3,048 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 368 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,010 | 10.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,048 | 16.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,851 | 15.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,000 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,234 | 6.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,410 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,182 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,319 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 927 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 757 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 455 | 2.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 329 | 1.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 189 | 1.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 138 | 0.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 80 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.13% |
| Total | 18,367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nunungan grew from 1,928 in 1918 to 18,827 in 2020, an increase of 16,899 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 460 people, from the previous population of 18,367 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,928 | – | |
| 2,342 | 0.98% | |
| 3,736 | 4.91% | |
| 5,568 | 3.57% | |
| 3,863 | -3.51% | |
| 7,244 | 13.45% | |
| 6,430 | -2.35% | |
| 9,631 | 4.12% | |
| 10,763 | 2.10% | |
| 12,205 | 2.73% | |
| 13,999 | 1.91% | |
| 16,304 | 5.71% | |
| 18,367 | 2.29% | |
| 18,827 | 0.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nunungan for the year 2019 was 9,571, broken down into 4,742 males and 4,829 females.
Location
Nunungan is situated at approximately 7° 47' North, 123° 55' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 667.0 meters or 2,187.7 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 Nunungan are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Iligan, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Sapad, Lanao del Norte, Picong, Lanao del Sur, Salvador, Lanao del Norte, Madamba, Lanao del Sur, Pualas, Lanao del Sur, and Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 817.82 kilometers (508.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sapad, Lanao del Norte, 10.46 kilometers (6.50 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Picong, Lanao del Sur, 13.96 kilometers (8.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Salvador, Lanao del Norte, 14.99 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Madamba, Lanao del Sur, 17.31 kilometers (10.76 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Pualas, Lanao del Sur, 18.91 kilometers (11.75 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N79°E)
- Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur, 19.42 kilometers (12.07 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 35.12 kilometers (21.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 40.51 kilometers (25.17 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 47.51 kilometers (29.52 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 52.55 kilometers (32.65 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Iligan, 60.71 kilometers (37.72 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Cotabato City, 72.70 kilometers (45.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Distance from Manila: 817.82 kilometers (508.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.