Salay, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 9007 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 92.79 km2 (35.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,998 |
| Density (2020) | 323 / km2 (837 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 51' North, 124° 47' East (8.8570, 124.7886) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.2 feet) |
Salay is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 92.79 square kilometers or 35.83 square miles which constitutes 2.96% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,998. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.60% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 323 inhabitants per square kilometer or 837 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Salay has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alipuaton | 3.56% | 1,068 | 1,205 | -11.37% | -2.51% |
| Ampenican | 3.57% | 1,071 | 1,182 | -9.39% | -2.05% |
| Bunal | 1.60% | 481 | 380 | 26.58% | 5.09% |
| Casulog | 11.23% | 3,369 | 3,168 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Dinagsaan | 1.87% | 561 | 630 | -10.95% | -2.41% |
| Guinalaban | 4.03% | 1,208 | 1,007 | 19.96% | 3.90% |
| Ili-ilihon | 3.65% | 1,094 | 1,165 | -6.09% | -1.31% |
| Inobulan | 10.36% | 3,109 | 3,066 | 1.40% | 0.29% |
| Looc | 11.25% | 3,376 | 3,118 | 8.27% | 1.69% |
| Matampa | 2.01% | 603 | 447 | 34.90% | 6.50% |
| Membuli | 3.40% | 1,021 | 959 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| Poblacion | 20.11% | 6,034 | 6,071 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Salagsag | 2.01% | 604 | 522 | 15.71% | 3.12% |
| Salay River I | 6.47% | 1,940 | 1,718 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Salay River II | 4.99% | 1,498 | 1,422 | 5.34% | 1.10% |
| Saray | 4.20% | 1,261 | 1,073 | 17.52% | 3.46% |
| Tinagaan | 3.37% | 1,011 | 971 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Yungod | 2.30% | 689 | 601 | 14.64% | 2.92% |
| Salay Total | 29,998 | 28,705 | 4.50% | 0.93% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Salay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱84,057,174.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,938,342.53 | – |
| 2010 | 46,548,341.83 | 8.41% |
| 2011 | 51,410,999.12 | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 49,617,362.28 | -3.49% |
| 2013 | 58,686,816.49 | 18.28% |
| 2014 | 65,743,263.20 | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 76,046,820.53 | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 84,057,174.85 | 10.53% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Salay in the 2015 Census was 28,653 broken down into 6,350 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,923 | 3,349 | 5.35 | |
| 18,899 | 3,799 | 4.97 | |
| 19,656 | 3,992 | 4.92 | |
| 22,569 | 4,743 | 4.76 | |
| 27,590 | 5,836 | 4.73 | |
| 28,653 | 6,350 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salay is 5 to 9, with 3,324 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 242 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 621 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,700 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,324 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,045 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,915 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,456 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,297 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,904 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,759 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,600 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,441 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,343 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,041 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 824 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 564 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 372 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 257 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 242 | 0.84% |
| Total | 28,705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salay grew from 3,411 in 1903 to 29,998 in 2020, an increase of 26,587 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 1,293 people, from the previous population of 28,705 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,411 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 13,194 | 2.10% | |
| 15,769 | 1.58% | |
| 13,386 | -1.59% | |
| 15,751 | 3.32% | |
| 17,945 | 2.64% | |
| 18,101 | 0.09% | |
| 18,923 | 0.84% | |
| 19,664 | 0.83% | |
| 22,577 | 1.92% | |
| 27,591 | 7.57% | |
| 28,705 | 0.76% | |
| 29,998 | 0.93% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Salay for the year 2019 was 21,369, broken down into 10,732 males and 10,637 females.
Location
The municipal center of Salay is situated at approximately 8° 51' North, 124° 47' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.2 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 Salay are Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, and Balingoan, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 757.81 kilometers (470.88 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, 5.81 kilometers (3.61 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, 6.73 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental, 10.83 kilometers (6.73 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, 12.84 kilometers (7.98 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, 17.35 kilometers (10.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
Nearest cities
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 34.90 kilometers (21.68 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 44.04 kilometers (27.36 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 44.19 kilometers (27.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Butuan, 82.14 kilometers (51.04 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 86.40 kilometers (53.69 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 87.14 kilometers (54.15 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Distance from Manila: 757.81 kilometers (470.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.