Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 9016 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Macajalar Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 175.13 km2 (67.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 66,327 |
| Density (2020) | 379 / km2 (981 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 31' North, 124° 34' East (8.5212, 124.5747) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.8 feet) |
Opol is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 175.13 square kilometers or 67.62 square miles which constitutes 5.59% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 66,327. This represented 6.93% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 1.32% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 379 inhabitants per square kilometer or 981 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Opol has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awang | 2.87% | 1,904 | 1,492 | 27.61% | 5.27% |
| Bagocboc | 4.93% | 3,268 | 2,739 | 19.31% | 3.79% |
| Barra | 22.35% | 14,823 | 14,665 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Bonbon | 4.79% | 3,179 | 3,056 | 4.02% | 0.83% |
| Cauyonan | 1.49% | 988 | 1,110 | -10.99% | -2.42% |
| Igpit | 19.45% | 12,902 | 11,800 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Limonda | 1.18% | 784 | 726 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Luyongbonbon | 4.78% | 3,171 | 3,628 | -12.60% | -2.79% |
| Malanang | 12.67% | 8,404 | 6,657 | 26.24% | 5.03% |
| Nangcaon | 1.20% | 793 | 903 | -12.18% | -2.70% |
| Patag | 9.98% | 6,618 | 5,570 | 18.82% | 3.70% |
| Poblacion | 5.09% | 3,376 | 3,558 | -5.12% | -1.10% |
| Taboc | 5.90% | 3,912 | 3,400 | 15.06% | 3.00% |
| Tingalan | 3.32% | 2,205 | 2,199 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Opol Total | 66,327 | 61,503 | 7.84% | 1.60% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Opol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱153,954,309.73.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 83,752,082.11 | – |
| 2010 | 83,587,636.34 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 88,631,718.23 | 6.03% |
| 2012 | 95,726,090.89 | 8.00% |
| 2013 | 106,930,530.84 | 11.70% |
| 2014 | 121,423,522.74 | 13.55% |
| 2015 | 137,981,084.61 | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 153,954,309.73 | 11.58% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Opol in the 2015 Census was 61,441 broken down into 14,097 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,473 | 3,915 | 5.23 | |
| 23,912 | 4,792 | 4.99 | |
| 36,362 | 7,798 | 4.66 | |
| 47,118 | 10,108 | 4.66 | |
| 52,024 | 11,529 | 4.51 | |
| 61,441 | 14,097 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Opol is 5 to 9, with 6,573 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 286 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,287 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,430 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,573 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,061 | 9.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,153 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,801 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,479 | 8.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,531 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,167 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,663 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,319 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,987 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,267 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,626 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 993 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 511 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 369 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 286 | 0.47% |
| Total | 61,503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Opol grew from 3,741 in 1903 to 66,327 in 2020, an increase of 62,586 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 4,824 people, from the previous population of 61,503 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,741 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,079 | – | |
| 10,275 | 0.19% | |
| 13,023 | 4.87% | |
| 16,149 | 4.40% | |
| 20,473 | 2.40% | |
| 23,958 | 2.99% | |
| 36,389 | 9.38% | |
| 47,187 | 3.65% | |
| 52,108 | 3.68% | |
| 61,503 | 3.21% | |
| 66,327 | 1.60% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Opol for the year 2019 was 34,576, broken down into 16,839 males and 17,737 females.
Location
The municipal center of Opol is situated at approximately 8° 31' North, 124° 34' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.8 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 Opol are El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, and Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 777.38 kilometers (483.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, 12.26 kilometers (7.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, 15.50 kilometers (9.63 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, 20.01 kilometers (12.43 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, 20.15 kilometers (12.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, 22.98 kilometers (14.28 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, 24.60 kilometers (15.28 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
Nearest cities
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 6.71 kilometers (4.17 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 9.10 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Iligan, 49.02 kilometers (30.46 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 65.58 kilometers (40.75 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 67.38 kilometers (41.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 73.49 kilometers (45.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Distance from Manila: 777.38 kilometers (483.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.