Pantar, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 9218 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 70.40 km2 (27.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,599 |
| Density (2020) | 378 / km2 (979 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 4' North, 124° 16' East (8.0644, 124.2630) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 581.7 meters (1,908.0 feet) |
Pantar is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 70.40 square kilometers or 27.18 square miles which constitutes 2.10% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,599. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 378 inhabitants per square kilometer or 979 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pantar has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangcal | 3.93% | 1,046 | 963 | 8.62% | 1.76% |
| Bowi | 3.67% | 976 | 787 | 24.02% | 4.63% |
| Bubong Madaya | 2.05% | 544 | 499 | 9.02% | 1.83% |
| Cabasaran | 5.22% | 1,388 | 1,008 | 37.70% | 6.97% |
| Cadayonan | 3.34% | 888 | 780 | 13.85% | 2.77% |
| Campong | 8.08% | 2,150 | 693 | 210.25% | 26.91% |
| Dibarosan | 3.20% | 851 | 725 | 17.38% | 3.43% |
| Kalanganan East | 13.36% | 3,554 | 3,015 | 17.88% | 3.52% |
| Kalanganan Lower | 5.92% | 1,574 | 1,423 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| Kalilangan | 1.97% | 525 | 482 | 8.92% | 1.81% |
| Lumba-Punod | 8.05% | 2,141 | 1,870 | 14.49% | 2.89% |
| Pantao-Marug | 2.80% | 744 | 652 | 14.11% | 2.82% |
| Pantao-Ranao | 4.34% | 1,155 | 878 | 31.55% | 5.94% |
| Pantar East | 5.11% | 1,358 | 1,461 | -7.05% | -1.53% |
| Pitubo | 2.74% | 729 | 673 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Poblacion | 5.98% | 1,591 | 1,207 | 31.81% | 5.99% |
| Poona-Punod | 4.30% | 1,144 | 1,040 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Punod | 4.07% | 1,083 | 1,078 | 0.46% | 0.10% |
| Sundiga-Punod | 4.62% | 1,228 | 878 | 39.86% | 7.32% |
| Tawanan | 3.42% | 910 | 788 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| West Pantar | 3.83% | 1,020 | 873 | 16.84% | 3.33% |
| Pantar Total | 26,599 | 21,773 | 22.17% | 4.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pantar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱58,160,636.80.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,534,442.56 | – |
| 2010 | 33,454,121.68 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 36,144,678.51 | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 35,000,497.47 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 40,955,146.76 | 17.01% |
| 2014 | 46,443,967.00 | 13.40% |
| 2015 | 52,800,358.00 | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 58,160,636.80 | 10.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pantar in the 2015 Census was 21,773 broken down into 3,427 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,148 | 1,616 | 6.28 | |
| 11,704 | 2,025 | 5.78 | |
| 12,826 | 2,149 | 5.97 | |
| 15,720 | 2,819 | 5.58 | |
| 18,440 | 3,114 | 5.92 | |
| 21,773 | 3,427 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pantar is 5 to 9, with 3,540 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 51 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 425 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,409 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,540 | 16.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,514 | 16.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,649 | 12.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,871 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,544 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,259 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,212 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 997 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 847 | 3.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 559 | 2.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 367 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 212 | 0.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 137 | 0.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 98 | 0.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 82 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 51 | 0.23% |
| Total | 21,773 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pantar grew from 7,184 in 1980 to 26,599 in 2020, an increase of 19,415 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.30%, or an increase of 4,826 people, from the previous population of 21,773 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
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| – | – | |
| 7,184 | – | |
| 10,148 | 3.52% | |
| 11,704 | 2.71% | |
| 12,826 | 1.98% | |
| 15,720 | 2.85% | |
| 18,440 | 5.98% | |
| 21,773 | 3.21% | |
| 26,599 | 4.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pantar for the year 2019 was 9,892, broken down into 4,623 males and 5,269 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pantar is situated at approximately 8° 4' North, 124° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 581.7 meters or 1,908.0 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 Pantar are Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, and Cagayan de Oro. The nearest municipalities are Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, and Kapai, Lanao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 805.89 kilometers (500.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, 3.40 kilometers (2.11 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 7.05 kilometers (4.38 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Baloi, Lanao del Norte, 7.21 kilometers (4.48 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte, 8.91 kilometers (5.54 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Marantao, Lanao del Sur, 9.99 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Kapai, Lanao del Sur, 10.76 kilometers (6.69 miles) to the East (S89°E)
Nearest cities
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 7.30 kilometers (4.54 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Iligan, 18.37 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 46.95 kilometers (29.17 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 56.45 kilometers (35.08 miles) to the West (S90°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 61.77 kilometers (38.38 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 62.83 kilometers (39.04 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Distance from Manila: 805.89 kilometers (500.76 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.