Sulop, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 8009 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 155.26 km2 (59.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,151 |
| Density (2020) | 226 / km2 (586 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 36' North, 125° 21' East (6.5990, 125.3468) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.5 feet) |
Sulop is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 155.26 square kilometers or 59.95 square miles which constitutes 7.17% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,151. This represented 5.17% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 226 inhabitants per square kilometer or 586 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sulop has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balasinon | 2.24% | 787 | 711 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Buguis | 2.20% | 772 | 738 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Carre | 1.04% | 366 | 382 | -4.19% | -0.90% |
| Clib | 1.30% | 456 | 421 | 8.31% | 1.70% |
| Harada Butai | 3.35% | 1,178 | 984 | 19.72% | 3.86% |
| Katipunan | 2.66% | 936 | 924 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Kiblagon | 6.22% | 2,186 | 2,386 | -8.38% | -1.83% |
| Labon | 3.50% | 1,232 | 1,301 | -5.30% | -1.14% |
| Laperas | 2.09% | 736 | 831 | -11.43% | -2.52% |
| Lapla | 0.62% | 218 | 199 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Litos | 2.00% | 704 | 714 | -1.40% | -0.30% |
| Luparan | 4.10% | 1,442 | 1,394 | 3.44% | 0.72% |
| Mckinley | 5.27% | 1,853 | 1,694 | 9.39% | 1.91% |
| New Cebu | 3.08% | 1,081 | 1,030 | 4.95% | 1.02% |
| Osmeña | 1.73% | 609 | 572 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| Palili | 5.70% | 2,004 | 1,874 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Parame | 2.19% | 771 | 723 | 6.64% | 1.36% |
| Poblacion | 22.83% | 8,025 | 7,274 | 10.32% | 2.09% |
| Roxas | 2.09% | 733 | 675 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Solongvale | 3.24% | 1,139 | 1,156 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| Tagolilong | 2.27% | 797 | 771 | 3.37% | 0.70% |
| Tala-o | 4.91% | 1,725 | 1,704 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Talas | 5.81% | 2,041 | 1,930 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Tanwalang | 4.80% | 1,687 | 1,704 | -1.00% | -0.21% |
| Waterfall | 4.76% | 1,673 | 1,521 | 9.99% | 2.03% |
| Sulop Total | 35,151 | 33,613 | 4.58% | 0.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sulop for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱100,460,170.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,109,287.39 | – |
| 2010 | 58,126,395.63 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 63,027,083.16 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 65,713,550.42 | 4.26% |
| 2013 | 72,090,972.77 | 9.70% |
| 2014 | 81,594,752.98 | 13.18% |
| 2015 | 87,047,697.01 | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 100,460,170.39 | 15.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulop in the 2015 Census was 33,588 broken down into 8,606 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,494 | 4,739 | 5.17 | |
| 25,955 | 5,251 | 4.94 | |
| 27,340 | 5,800 | 4.71 | |
| 29,082 | 6,597 | 4.41 | |
| 32,163 | 7,557 | 4.26 | |
| 33,588 | 8,606 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sulop is 5 to 9, with 3,723 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 365 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 722 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,864 | 8.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,723 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,324 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,047 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,922 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,671 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,254 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,102 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,941 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,841 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,559 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,388 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,178 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 777 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 534 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 401 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 365 | 1.09% |
| Total | 33,613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulop grew from 28,385 in 1960 to 35,151 in 2020, an increase of 6,766 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 1,538 people, from the previous population of 33,613 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 28,385 | – | |
| 22,762 | -2.14% | |
| 22,014 | -0.67% | |
| 23,094 | 0.96% | |
| 24,513 | 0.60% | |
| 25,968 | 1.09% | |
| 27,340 | 1.11% | |
| 29,082 | 0.86% | |
| 32,163 | 3.73% | |
| 33,613 | 0.84% | |
| 35,151 | 0.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sulop for the year 2019 was 23,181, broken down into 11,681 males and 11,500 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sulop is situated at approximately 6° 36' North, 125° 21' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.5 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 Sulop are Digos, Davao del Sur, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, General Santos, Davao City, and Samal, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Padada, Davao del Sur, Malalag, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, and Matanao, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 1,004.68 kilometers (624.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 4.51 kilometers (2.80 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 6.05 kilometers (3.76 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 10.74 kilometers (6.67 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 11.28 kilometers (7.01 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 14.95 kilometers (9.29 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 18.84 kilometers (11.70 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 16.10 kilometers (10.01 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 53.34 kilometers (33.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 56.72 kilometers (35.25 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- General Santos, 57.04 kilometers (35.44 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Davao City, 58.98 kilometers (36.65 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 66.06 kilometers (41.05 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,004.68 kilometers (624.28 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.