Salvador, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 9212 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 113.99 km2 (44.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,115 |
| Density (2020) | 282 / km2 (730 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 54' North, 123° 50' East (7.9027, 123.8411) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.3 meters (129.0 feet) |
Salvador is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 113.99 square kilometers or 44.01 square miles which constitutes 3.40% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,115. This represented 4.44% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 282 inhabitants per square kilometer or 730 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Salvador 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barandia | 2.11% | 678 | 619 | 9.53% | 1.93% |
| Bulacon | 2.89% | 929 | 865 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| Buntong | 4.25% | 1,364 | 1,486 | -8.21% | -1.79% |
| Calimodan | 3.97% | 1,274 | 1,150 | 10.78% | 2.18% |
| Camp III | 3.80% | 1,219 | 1,132 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Curva-Miagao | 6.24% | 2,004 | 2,271 | -11.76% | -2.60% |
| Daligdigan | 2.44% | 785 | 674 | 16.47% | 3.26% |
| Inasagan | 8.41% | 2,700 | 2,648 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Kilala | 2.31% | 742 | 800 | -7.25% | -1.57% |
| Mabatao | 2.70% | 866 | 721 | 20.11% | 3.93% |
| Madaya | 3.98% | 1,278 | 1,534 | -16.69% | -3.77% |
| Mamaanon | 4.47% | 1,436 | 1,003 | 43.17% | 7.85% |
| Mapantao | 2.67% | 857 | 703 | 21.91% | 4.26% |
| Mindalano | 2.46% | 789 | 646 | 22.14% | 4.30% |
| Padianan | 3.40% | 1,092 | 1,022 | 6.85% | 1.40% |
| Pagalongan | 2.55% | 818 | 707 | 15.70% | 3.12% |
| Pagayawan | 2.13% | 685 | 757 | -9.51% | -2.08% |
| Panaliwad-on | 3.57% | 1,148 | 1,095 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Pangantapan | 2.32% | 745 | 677 | 10.04% | 2.04% |
| Pansor | 4.53% | 1,454 | 1,608 | -9.58% | -2.10% |
| Patidon | 2.40% | 771 | 755 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Pawak | 3.42% | 1,097 | 865 | 26.82% | 5.13% |
| Poblacion | 18.81% | 6,040 | 6,755 | -10.58% | -2.33% |
| Saumay | 1.71% | 549 | 491 | 11.81% | 2.38% |
| Sudlon | 2.48% | 795 | 861 | -7.67% | -1.66% |
| Salvador Total | 32,115 | 31,845 | 0.85% | 0.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Salvador for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱69,890,206.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,009,599.19 | – |
| 2010 | 39,256,571.94 | 6.07% |
| 2011 | 42,496,906.40 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 41,341,612.39 | -2.72% |
| 2013 | 48,787,129.89 | 18.01% |
| 2014 | 55,309,340.20 | 13.37% |
| 2015 | 63,514,639.54 | 14.84% |
| 2016 | 69,890,206.94 | 10.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvador in the 2015 Census was 31,649 broken down into 7,028 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,576 | 2,594 | 5.23 | |
| 14,808 | 2,852 | 5.19 | |
| 16,951 | 3,403 | 4.98 | |
| 23,186 | 4,783 | 4.85 | |
| 27,320 | 5,610 | 4.87 | |
| 31,649 | 7,028 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvador is 5 to 9, with 4,382 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 126 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 707 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,518 | 11.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,382 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,167 | 13.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,320 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,085 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,746 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,056 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,806 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,638 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,397 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 959 | 3.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 702 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 499 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 365 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 217 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 155 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 126 | 0.40% |
| Total | 31,845 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvador grew from 8,917 in 1960 to 32,115 in 2020, an increase of 23,198 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 270 people, from the previous population of 31,845 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,917 | – | |
| 10,813 | 1.90% | |
| 5,857 | -11.58% | |
| 10,557 | 12.50% | |
| 13,576 | 2.55% | |
| 14,834 | 1.67% | |
| 17,055 | 3.04% | |
| 23,222 | 4.35% | |
| 27,348 | 6.13% | |
| 31,845 | 2.94% | |
| 32,115 | 0.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Salvador for the year 2019 was 12,868, broken down into 6,378 males and 6,490 females.
Location
The municipal center of Salvador is situated at approximately 7° 54' North, 123° 50' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.3 meters or 129.0 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 Salvador are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sapad, Lanao del Norte, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Lala, Lanao del Norte, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, Baroy, Lanao del Norte, and Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 802.99 kilometers (498.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sapad, Lanao del Norte, 6.38 kilometers (3.96 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, 7.89 kilometers (4.90 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Lala, Lanao del Norte, 12.92 kilometers (8.03 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Nunungan, Lanao del Norte, 14.99 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Baroy, Lanao del Norte, 15.22 kilometers (9.46 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, 16.72 kilometers (10.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 20.13 kilometers (12.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 27.02 kilometers (16.79 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 45.44 kilometers (28.24 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 50.08 kilometers (31.12 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Iligan, 56.69 kilometers (35.23 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 64.54 kilometers (40.10 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Distance from Manila: 802.99 kilometers (498.95 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.