Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 9002 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Macajalar Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 48.80 km2 (18.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,419 |
| Density (2020) | 828 / km2 (2,145 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 35' North, 124° 46' East (8.5859, 124.7704) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.5 feet) |
Villanueva is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 48.80 square kilometers or 18.84 square miles which constitutes 1.56% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,419. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 0.80% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 828 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,145 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Villanueva has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balacanas | 0.18% | 71 | 2,524 | -97.19% | -52.84% |
| Dayawan | 22.37% | 9,040 | 6,702 | 34.89% | 6.50% |
| Imelda | 8.47% | 3,425 | 3,391 | 1.00% | 0.21% |
| Katipunan | 13.09% | 5,291 | 5,655 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Kimaya | 2.67% | 1,078 | 1,100 | -2.00% | -0.42% |
| Looc | 12.15% | 4,911 | 4,238 | 15.88% | 3.15% |
| Poblacion 1 | 5.92% | 2,393 | 2,539 | -5.75% | -1.24% |
| Poblacion 2 | 6.69% | 2,704 | 2,355 | 14.82% | 2.95% |
| Poblacion 3 | 10.30% | 4,163 | 3,944 | 5.55% | 1.14% |
| San Martin | 18.13% | 7,326 | 6,924 | 5.81% | 1.19% |
| Tambobong | 0.04% | 17 | 6 | 183.33% | 24.51% |
| Villanueva Total | 40,419 | 39,378 | 2.64% | 0.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Villanueva for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱193,537,854.81.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 94,738,599.49 | – |
| 2010 | 89,555,374.57 | -5.47% |
| 2011 | 97,240,179.35 | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 117,355,394.67 | 20.69% |
| 2013 | 121,686,721.29 | 3.69% |
| 2014 | 157,748,121.98 | 29.63% |
| 2015 | 140,693,605.08 | -10.81% |
| 2016 | 193,537,854.81 | 37.56% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Villanueva in the 2015 Census was 37,251 broken down into 8,739 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,122 | 3,127 | 5.48 | |
| 21,293 | 4,141 | 5.14 | |
| 24,892 | 4,799 | 5.19 | |
| 29,240 | 5,784 | 5.06 | |
| 31,948 | 6,589 | 4.85 | |
| 37,251 | 8,739 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villanueva is 5 to 9, with 4,303 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 182 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 945 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,693 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,303 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,839 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,445 | 8.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,790 | 9.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,773 | 9.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,232 | 8.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,945 | 7.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,330 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,968 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,651 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,263 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 949 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 584 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 260 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 226 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 182 | 0.46% |
| Total | 39,378 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villanueva grew from 6,889 in 1970 to 40,419 in 2020, an increase of 33,530 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.55%, or an increase of 1,041 people, from the previous population of 39,378 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,889 | – | |
| 9,863 | 7.47% | |
| 11,895 | 3.82% | |
| 17,122 | 3.71% | |
| 21,310 | 4.18% | |
| 24,867 | 3.37% | |
| 29,315 | 2.30% | |
| 31,966 | 3.20% | |
| 39,378 | 4.05% | |
| 40,419 | 0.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Villanueva for the year 2019 was 22,662, broken down into 11,339 males and 11,323 females.
Location
The municipal center of Villanueva is situated at approximately 8° 35' North, 124° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.5 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 Villanueva are Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Iligan, and Valencia, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Malitbog, Bukidnon, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, and Opol, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 782.26 kilometers (486.07 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, 5.56 kilometers (3.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, 7.46 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Malitbog, Bukidnon, 13.14 kilometers (8.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Claveria, Misamis Oriental, 13.72 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, 17.31 kilometers (10.76 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Opol, Misamis Oriental, 22.98 kilometers (14.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
Nearest cities
- Cagayan de Oro, 17.71 kilometers (11.00 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 45.09 kilometers (28.02 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 61.97 kilometers (38.51 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Iligan, 70.78 kilometers (43.98 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 83.36 kilometers (51.80 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
Distance from Manila: 782.26 kilometers (486.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°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.