Bonifacio, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 7215 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 155.02 km2 (59.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,558 |
| Density (2020) | 223 / km2 (577 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 3' North, 123° 37' East (8.0523, 123.6137) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 100.1 meters (328.2 feet) |
Bonifacio is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 155.02 square kilometers or 59.85 square miles which constitutes 7.73% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,558. This represented 5.60% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 223 inhabitants per square kilometer or 577 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bonifacio has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag-ong Anonang | 1.73% | 599 | 706 | -15.16% | -3.40% |
| Bagumbang | 6.05% | 2,091 | 2,061 | 1.46% | 0.30% |
| Baybay | 3.87% | 1,339 | 1,199 | 11.68% | 2.35% |
| Bolinsong | 3.87% | 1,336 | 1,397 | -4.37% | -0.94% |
| Buenavista | 3.90% | 1,348 | 1,261 | 6.90% | 1.41% |
| Buracan | 3.16% | 1,093 | 936 | 16.77% | 3.32% |
| Calolot | 2.40% | 828 | 756 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| Demetrio Fernan | 3.54% | 1,225 | 1,099 | 11.46% | 2.31% |
| Digson | 6.20% | 2,144 | 2,012 | 6.56% | 1.35% |
| Dimalco | 2.53% | 875 | 823 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Dullan | 2.10% | 724 | 642 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Kanaokanao | 2.42% | 838 | 800 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Liloan | 6.30% | 2,178 | 2,307 | -5.59% | -1.20% |
| Linconan | 4.39% | 1,518 | 1,315 | 15.44% | 3.07% |
| Lodiong | 1.51% | 522 | 394 | 32.49% | 6.10% |
| Lower Usugan | 3.89% | 1,344 | 1,339 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Mapurog | 5.06% | 1,749 | 1,490 | 17.38% | 3.43% |
| Migpange | 5.93% | 2,051 | 2,086 | -1.68% | -0.36% |
| Montol | 2.18% | 753 | 678 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Pisa-an | 4.98% | 1,720 | 1,589 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Poblacion | 5.22% | 1,804 | 1,791 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Remedios | 1.63% | 564 | 539 | 4.64% | 0.96% |
| Rufino Lumapas | 2.92% | 1,010 | 901 | 12.10% | 2.43% |
| Sibuyon | 1.57% | 544 | 451 | 20.62% | 4.03% |
| Tangab | 1.32% | 455 | 419 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Tiaman | 5.14% | 1,775 | 1,599 | 11.01% | 2.22% |
| Tusik | 4.16% | 1,437 | 1,163 | 23.56% | 4.55% |
| Upper Usogan | 2.01% | 694 | 592 | 17.23% | 3.40% |
| Bonifacio Total | 34,558 | 32,345 | 6.84% | 1.40% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bonifacio for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,943,548.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,923,220.91 | – |
| 2010 | 55,769,042.54 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 62,073,969.43 | 11.31% |
| 2012 | 60,193,831.06 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 65,009,365.25 | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 73,630,778.23 | 13.26% |
| 2015 | 82,291,014.10 | 11.76% |
| 2016 | 90,943,548.26 | 10.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonifacio in the 2015 Census was 32,345 broken down into 7,308 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,439 | 4,579 | 5.34 | |
| 27,493 | 5,340 | 5.15 | |
| 27,804 | 5,502 | 5.05 | |
| 29,513 | 6,031 | 4.89 | |
| 30,900 | 6,770 | 4.56 | |
| 32,345 | 7,308 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonifacio is 10 to 14, with 3,748 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 294 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 711 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,032 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,700 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,748 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,387 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,803 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,313 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,910 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,857 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,841 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,731 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,417 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,199 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 917 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 707 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 427 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 351 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 294 | 0.91% |
| Total | 32,345 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonifacio grew from 13,080 in 1948 to 34,558 in 2020, an increase of 21,478 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 2,213 people, from the previous population of 32,345 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,080 | – | |
| 13,478 | 0.26% | |
| 16,095 | 1.75% | |
| 20,398 | 4.87% | |
| 20,861 | 0.45% | |
| 24,439 | 1.60% | |
| 27,517 | 2.25% | |
| 27,810 | 0.23% | |
| 29,514 | 0.82% | |
| 30,904 | 1.69% | |
| 32,345 | 0.87% | |
| 34,558 | 1.40% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bonifacio for the year 2019 was 23,222, broken down into 11,514 males and 11,708 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bonifacio is situated at approximately 8° 3' North, 123° 37' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 100.1 meters or 328.2 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 Bonifacio are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, Lala, Lanao del Norte, and Baroy, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 778.25 kilometers (483.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 8.83 kilometers (5.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
- Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, 11.90 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.88 kilometers (9.25 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.10 kilometers (9.38 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Lala, Lanao del Norte, 17.16 kilometers (10.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Baroy, Lanao del Norte, 18.45 kilometers (11.46 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 15.15 kilometers (9.42 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 27.58 kilometers (17.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 31.85 kilometers (19.79 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 52.35 kilometers (32.53 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 66.24 kilometers (41.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 69.89 kilometers (43.43 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
Distance from Manila: 778.25 kilometers (483.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°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.