Baliangao, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 7211 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Dipolog Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 81.72 km2 (31.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,433 |
| Density (2020) | 226 / km2 (584 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 40' North, 123° 36' East (8.6603, 123.6012) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.7 feet) |
Baliangao is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 81.72 square kilometers or 31.55 square miles which constitutes 4.07% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,433. This represented 2.99% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 226 inhabitants per square kilometer or 584 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baliangao has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Pilar | 4.77% | 879 | 830 | 5.90% | 1.21% |
| Landing | 9.23% | 1,701 | 1,466 | 16.03% | 3.18% |
| Lumipac | 4.45% | 821 | 818 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Lusot | 10.53% | 1,941 | 1,703 | 13.98% | 2.79% |
| Mabini | 6.95% | 1,281 | 1,319 | -2.88% | -0.61% |
| Magsaysay | 3.21% | 592 | 451 | 31.26% | 5.89% |
| Misom | 10.07% | 1,856 | 1,772 | 4.74% | 0.98% |
| Mitacas | 5.19% | 956 | 795 | 20.25% | 3.96% |
| Naburos | 2.73% | 504 | 468 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Northern Poblacion | 6.15% | 1,133 | 996 | 13.76% | 2.75% |
| Punta Miray | 9.41% | 1,735 | 1,601 | 8.37% | 1.71% |
| Punta Sulong | 6.60% | 1,217 | 1,165 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Sinian | 8.21% | 1,513 | 1,511 | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Southern Poblacion | 4.55% | 838 | 765 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Tugas | 7.95% | 1,466 | 1,432 | 2.37% | 0.50% |
| Baliangao Total | 18,433 | 17,092 | 7.85% | 1.60% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baliangao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,785,423.28.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 32,469,082.53 | – |
| 2010 | 34,585,213.71 | 6.52% |
| 2011 | 37,585,936.73 | 8.68% |
| 2012 | 36,219,980.47 | -3.63% |
| 2013 | 40,865,612.67 | 12.83% |
| 2014 | 46,106,359.32 | 12.82% |
| 2015 | 52,467,244.97 | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 57,785,423.28 | 10.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliangao in the 2015 Census was 17,092 broken down into 3,877 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,562 | 2,632 | 5.15 | |
| 13,139 | 2,804 | 4.69 | |
| 14,548 | 3,255 | 4.47 | |
| 14,927 | 3,270 | 4.56 | |
| 16,147 | 3,727 | 4.33 | |
| 17,092 | 3,877 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliangao is 15 to 19, with 1,807 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 240 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 283 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,358 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,693 | 9.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,672 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,807 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,493 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,256 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 960 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 976 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 955 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 972 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 903 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 732 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 686 | 4.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 471 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 386 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 240 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 249 | 1.46% |
| Total | 17,092 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliangao grew from 6,325 in 1918 to 18,433 in 2020, an increase of 12,108 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 1,341 people, from the previous population of 17,092 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 6,325 | – | |
| 15,810 | 4.69% | |
| 19,822 | 2.35% | |
| 9,133 | -6.59% | |
| 11,086 | 1.91% | |
| 11,645 | 0.99% | |
| 11,938 | 0.50% | |
| 13,562 | 1.28% | |
| 13,139 | -0.59% | |
| 14,552 | 2.21% | |
| 14,927 | 0.35% | |
| 16,155 | 2.92% | |
| 17,092 | 1.08% | |
| 18,433 | 1.60% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baliangao for the year 2019 was 12,954, broken down into 6,500 males and 6,454 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baliangao is situated at approximately 8° 40' North, 123° 36' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.7 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 Baliangao are Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, and Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 715.53 kilometers (444.61 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calamba, Misamis Occidental, 12.26 kilometers (7.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, 12.70 kilometers (7.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, 13.72 kilometers (8.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte, 14.34 kilometers (8.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, 15.87 kilometers (9.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, 21.90 kilometers (13.61 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Nearest cities
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 19.54 kilometers (12.14 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 29.71 kilometers (18.46 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 29.79 kilometers (18.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 62.81 kilometers (39.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 68.30 kilometers (42.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 78.30 kilometers (48.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
Distance from Manila: 715.53 kilometers (444.61 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.