Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 9022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 111.27 km2 (42.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,902 |
| Density (2020) | 305 / km2 (789 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 30' North, 124° 18' East (8.4975, 124.3056) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Initao is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 111.27 square kilometers or 42.96 square miles which constitutes 3.55% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,902. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 305 inhabitants per square kilometer or 789 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Initao has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluna | 3.48% | 1,181 | 1,288 | -8.31% | -1.81% |
| Andales | 2.94% | 997 | 920 | 8.37% | 1.71% |
| Apas | 4.52% | 1,531 | 1,163 | 31.64% | 5.96% |
| Calacapan | 3.43% | 1,164 | 1,208 | -3.64% | -0.78% |
| Gimangpang | 8.65% | 2,931 | 2,576 | 13.78% | 2.75% |
| Jampason | 6.69% | 2,267 | 2,124 | 6.73% | 1.38% |
| Kamelon | 3.58% | 1,213 | 1,198 | 1.25% | 0.26% |
| Kanitoan | 5.41% | 1,834 | 1,640 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Oguis | 3.79% | 1,285 | 948 | 35.55% | 6.61% |
| Pagahan | 3.91% | 1,326 | 1,020 | 30.00% | 5.68% |
| Poblacion | 23.15% | 7,847 | 7,817 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Pontacon | 1.79% | 606 | 799 | -24.16% | -5.65% |
| San Pedro | 9.03% | 3,062 | 3,146 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Sinalac | 5.11% | 1,731 | 1,585 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Tawantawan | 4.71% | 1,598 | 1,874 | -14.73% | -3.30% |
| Tubigan | 9.82% | 3,329 | 3,064 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Initao Total | 33,902 | 32,370 | 4.73% | 0.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Initao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,017,030.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,098,554.13 | – |
| 2010 | 56,643,010.18 | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 60,727,287.86 | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 59,793,566.11 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 65,599,337.44 | 9.71% |
| 2014 | 73,953,815.07 | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 88,195,414.84 | 19.26% |
| 2016 | 98,017,030.37 | 11.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Initao in the 2015 Census was 32,159 broken down into 7,555 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,097 | 4,481 | 5.15 | |
| 23,331 | 4,881 | 4.78 | |
| 26,975 | 5,702 | 4.73 | |
| 29,606 | 6,285 | 4.71 | |
| 29,268 | 6,605 | 4.43 | |
| 32,159 | 7,555 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Initao is 5 to 9, with 3,528 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 289 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 722 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,098 | 9.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,528 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,353 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,003 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,793 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,396 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,969 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,029 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,885 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,766 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,607 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,270 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,041 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 748 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 505 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 368 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 289 | 0.89% |
| Total | 32,370 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Initao grew from 4,374 in 1903 to 33,902 in 2020, an increase of 29,528 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 1,532 people, from the previous population of 32,370 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,374 | – | |
| 7,371 | 3.35% | |
| 19,576 | 5.00% | |
| 39,462 | 7.46% | |
| 17,272 | -7.01% | |
| 16,904 | -0.21% | |
| 18,906 | 2.27% | |
| 21,842 | 2.93% | |
| 23,113 | 0.57% | |
| 23,340 | 0.18% | |
| 27,035 | 3.20% | |
| 29,624 | 1.27% | |
| 29,331 | -0.36% | |
| 32,370 | 1.89% | |
| 33,902 | 0.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Initao for the year 2019 was 21,820, broken down into 10,807 males and 11,013 females.
Location
The municipal center of Initao is situated at approximately 8° 30' North, 124° 18' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 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 Initao are El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Libertad, Misamis Oriental, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, and Lugait, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 765.35 kilometers (475.57 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Naawan, Misamis Oriental, 7.25 kilometers (4.51 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Libertad, Misamis Oriental, 8.81 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Manticao, Misamis Oriental, 10.85 kilometers (6.74 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, 15.37 kilometers (9.55 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, 17.24 kilometers (10.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Lugait, Misamis Oriental, 17.81 kilometers (11.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
Nearest cities
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 25.09 kilometers (15.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Iligan, 30.65 kilometers (19.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 37.64 kilometers (23.39 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 54.86 kilometers (34.09 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 55.04 kilometers (34.20 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 63.83 kilometers (39.66 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
Distance from Manila: 765.35 kilometers (475.57 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°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.