Calamba, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 7210 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 76.00 km2 (29.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,227 |
| Density (2020) | 306 / km2 (792 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 33' North, 123° 39' East (8.5581, 123.6443) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.3 meters (381.5 feet) |
Calamba is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 76.00 square kilometers or 29.34 square miles which constitutes 3.79% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,227. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.46% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 306 inhabitants per square kilometer or 792 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Calamba has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifacio | 2.90% | 674 | 588 | 14.63% | 2.91% |
| Bunawan | 7.47% | 1,734 | 1,513 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Calaran | 7.01% | 1,629 | 1,266 | 28.67% | 5.45% |
| Dapacan Alto | 4.60% | 1,068 | 1,040 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
| Dapacan Bajo | 2.75% | 639 | 617 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Don Bernardo Nery Poblacion | 17.99% | 4,179 | 3,630 | 15.12% | 3.01% |
| Langub | 5.68% | 1,319 | 1,192 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Libertad | 1.82% | 423 | 319 | 32.60% | 6.12% |
| Magcamiguing | 5.92% | 1,376 | 1,194 | 15.24% | 3.03% |
| Mamalad | 2.36% | 547 | 578 | -5.36% | -1.15% |
| Mauswagon | 2.58% | 599 | 572 | 4.72% | 0.98% |
| Northern Poblacion | 7.25% | 1,684 | 1,681 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Salvador | 2.60% | 604 | 583 | 3.60% | 0.75% |
| San Isidro | 2.16% | 501 | 456 | 9.87% | 2.00% |
| Siloy | 3.33% | 773 | 748 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| Singalat | 0.97% | 226 | 240 | -5.83% | -1.26% |
| Solinog | 8.10% | 1,881 | 2,053 | -8.38% | -1.82% |
| Southwestern Poblacion | 10.25% | 2,381 | 2,546 | -6.48% | -1.40% |
| Sulipat | 4.26% | 990 | 860 | 15.12% | 3.01% |
| Calamba Total | 23,227 | 21,676 | 7.16% | 1.47% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Calamba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱90,693,008.99.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 49,257,827.18 | – |
| 2010 | 53,615,195.93 | 8.85% |
| 2011 | 57,567,208.12 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 58,131,652.47 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 63,940,577.04 | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 73,318,436.89 | 14.67% |
| 2015 | 83,998,794.07 | 14.57% |
| 2016 | 90,693,008.99 | 7.97% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Calamba in the 2015 Census was 21,667 broken down into 5,052 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,111 | 2,926 | 5.16 | |
| 15,656 | 3,221 | 4.86 | |
| 17,562 | 3,665 | 4.79 | |
| 19,592 | 4,380 | 4.47 | |
| 20,594 | 4,902 | 4.20 | |
| 21,667 | 5,052 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calamba is 10 to 14, with 2,406 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 267 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 438 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,803 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,328 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,406 | 11.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,131 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,591 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,425 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,262 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,321 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,308 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,345 | 6.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,120 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 853 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 721 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 549 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 471 | 2.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 337 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 267 | 1.23% |
| Total | 21,676 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calamba grew from 8,332 in 1948 to 23,227 in 2020, an increase of 14,895 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 1,551 people, from the previous population of 21,676 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,332 | – | |
| 10,689 | 2.21% | |
| 12,482 | 1.53% | |
| 13,645 | 1.80% | |
| 14,729 | 1.54% | |
| 15,111 | 0.26% | |
| 15,686 | 0.70% | |
| 17,594 | 2.49% | |
| 19,597 | 1.50% | |
| 21,005 | 2.56% | |
| 21,676 | 0.60% | |
| 23,227 | 1.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Calamba for the year 2019 was 15,522, broken down into 7,642 males and 7,880 females.
Location
The municipal center of Calamba is situated at approximately 8° 33' North, 123° 39' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.3 meters or 381.5 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 Calamba are Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, and Concepcion, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 727.79 kilometers (452.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, 8.78 kilometers (5.45 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, 9.98 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, 10.81 kilometers (6.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, 12.26 kilometers (7.62 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, 13.58 kilometers (8.44 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Concepcion, Misamis Occidental, 15.59 kilometers (9.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
Nearest cities
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 19.53 kilometers (12.14 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 26.55 kilometers (16.50 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 33.53 kilometers (20.84 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 50.57 kilometers (31.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 56.22 kilometers (34.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Iligan, 74.87 kilometers (46.52 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
Distance from Manila: 727.79 kilometers (452.23 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.