Lugait, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 9025 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 27.45 km2 (10.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,559 |
| Density (2020) | 749 / km2 (1,940 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 21' North, 124° 16' East (8.3427, 124.2609) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Lugait is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 27.45 square kilometers or 10.60 square miles which constitutes 0.88% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,559. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 749 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,940 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lugait has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aya-aya | 7.99% | 1,643 | 1,547 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Betahon | 5.28% | 1,086 | 1,015 | 7.00% | 1.43% |
| Biga | 16.54% | 3,401 | 3,293 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Calangahan | 13.14% | 2,701 | 2,436 | 10.88% | 2.20% |
| Kaluknayan | 4.06% | 834 | 814 | 2.46% | 0.51% |
| Lower Talacogon | 5.32% | 1,094 | 916 | 19.43% | 3.81% |
| Poblacion | 40.91% | 8,411 | 8,435 | -0.28% | -0.06% |
| Upper Talacogon | 6.76% | 1,389 | 1,302 | 6.68% | 1.37% |
| Lugait Total | 20,559 | 19,758 | 4.05% | 0.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lugait for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,169,797.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,490,350.68 | – |
| 2010 | 57,210,893.26 | -9.89% |
| 2011 | 73,225,855.79 | 27.99% |
| 2012 | 61,588,898.97 | -15.89% |
| 2013 | 66,838,625.05 | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 72,336,190.45 | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 82,686,914.78 | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 79,169,797.68 | -4.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lugait in the 2015 Census was 19,754 broken down into 4,650 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,947 | 2,262 | 5.28 | |
| 13,000 | 2,674 | 4.86 | |
| 14,704 | 3,048 | 4.82 | |
| 16,863 | 3,628 | 4.65 | |
| 18,623 | 3,974 | 4.69 | |
| 19,754 | 4,650 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lugait is 5 to 9, with 2,164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 155 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 392 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,663 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,164 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,101 | 10.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,971 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,846 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,617 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,376 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,229 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,178 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,009 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 887 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 772 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 535 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 417 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 262 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 184 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 155 | 0.78% |
| Total | 19,758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lugait grew from 7,457 in 1970 to 20,559 in 2020, an increase of 13,102 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 801 people, from the previous population of 19,758 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,457 | – | |
| 8,787 | 3.35% | |
| 10,785 | 4.18% | |
| 11,973 | 1.05% | |
| 13,012 | 1.57% | |
| 14,704 | 2.66% | |
| 16,863 | 1.91% | |
| 18,639 | 3.71% | |
| 19,758 | 1.12% | |
| 20,559 | 0.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lugait for the year 2019 was 13,916, broken down into 6,740 males and 7,176 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lugait is situated at approximately 8° 21' North, 124° 16' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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 Lugait are Iligan, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, and Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, and Matungao, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 778.26 kilometers (483.59 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Manticao, Misamis Oriental, 7.23 kilometers (4.49 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Naawan, Misamis Oriental, 10.58 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Initao, Misamis Oriental, 17.81 kilometers (11.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Linamon, Lanao del Norte, 20.63 kilometers (12.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte, 23.92 kilometers (14.87 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 25.38 kilometers (15.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Nearest cities
- Iligan, 12.87 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 37.61 kilometers (23.37 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 37.78 kilometers (23.48 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Cagayan de Oro, 45.33 kilometers (28.17 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 50.66 kilometers (31.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 52.53 kilometers (32.64 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Distance from Manila: 778.26 kilometers (483.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.