Baganga, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 8204 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2007) | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 56,241 |
| Density (2015) | 59 / km2 (154 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 34' North, 126° 34' East (7.5741, 126.5612) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (45.0 feet) |
Baganga is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 945.50 square kilometers or 365.06 square miles which constitutes 16.65% of Davao Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 56,241. This represented 10.06% of the total population of Davao Oriental province, or 1.15% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 59 inhabitants per square kilometer or 154 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baganga has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baculin | 6.38% | 3,588 | 3,374 | 6.34% | 1.18% |
| Banao | 2.93% | 1,647 | 1,618 | 1.79% | 0.34% |
| Batawan | 1.32% | 744 | 847 | -12.16% | -2.44% |
| Batiano | 5.03% | 2,831 | 2,871 | -1.39% | -0.27% |
| Binondo | 5.75% | 3,232 | 3,260 | -0.86% | -0.16% |
| Bobonao | 1.91% | 1,076 | 929 | 15.82% | 2.84% |
| Campawan | 3.63% | 2,043 | 2,304 | -11.33% | -2.26% |
| Central | 8.59% | 4,832 | 4,495 | 7.50% | 1.39% |
| Dapnan | 5.44% | 3,061 | 2,464 | 24.23% | 4.22% |
| Kinablangan | 9.76% | 5,487 | 5,441 | 0.85% | 0.16% |
| Lambajon | 13.62% | 7,661 | 7,578 | 1.10% | 0.21% |
| Lucod | 9.21% | 5,182 | 4,311 | 20.20% | 3.57% |
| Mahanub | 7.14% | 4,017 | 4,023 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Mikit | 1.71% | 960 | 1,168 | -17.81% | -3.67% |
| Salingcomot | 4.72% | 2,652 | 2,326 | 14.02% | 2.53% |
| San Isidro | 3.75% | 2,107 | 2,238 | -5.85% | -1.14% |
| San Victor | 2.60% | 1,461 | 1,220 | 19.75% | 3.49% |
| Saoquegue | 6.51% | 3,660 | 2,959 | 23.69% | 4.13% |
| Baganga Total | 56,241 | 53,426 | 5.27% | 0.98% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Baganga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱217,755,849.73.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 122,952,684.87 | – |
| 2010 | 130,021,206.91 | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 144,772,883.91 | 11.35% |
| 2012 | 141,282,239.84 | -2.41% |
| 2013 | 152,117,175.11 | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 173,523,604.30 | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 197,339,220.73 | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 217,755,849.73 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baganga is 5 to 9, with 7,287 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 382 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,180 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,769 |
| 5 to 9 | 7,287 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,551 |
| 15 to 19 | 5,555 |
| 20 to 24 | 4,498 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,048 |
| 30 to 34 | 3,608 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,411 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,107 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,900 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,454 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,903 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,388 |
| 65 to 69 | 968 |
| 70 to 74 | 730 |
| 75 to 79 | 502 |
| 80 and over | 382 |
| Total | 56,241 |
Historical population
The population of Baganga grew from 17,993 in 1960 to 56,241 in 2015, an increase of 38,248 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 2,815 people, from the previous population of 53,426 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17,993 | – | |
| 27,678 | 4.30% | |
| 32,670 | 3.38% | |
| 40,039 | 4.15% | |
| 37,719 | -0.60% | |
| 39,750 | 0.99% | |
| 43,122 | 1.76% | |
| 48,355 | 1.59% | |
| 53,426 | 3.70% | |
| 56,241 | 0.98% |
Location
The municipal center of Baganga is situated at approximately 7° 34' North, 126° 34' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 45.0 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 Baganga are Bislig, Mati, Tagum, Panabo, Samal, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Cateel, Caraga, Boston, Manay, New Bataan, and Compostela. Its distance from the national capital is 986.77 kilometers (613.15 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cateel, Davao Oriental, 26.69 kilometers (16.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Caraga, Davao Oriental, 26.84 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Boston, Davao Oriental, 38.63 kilometers (24.01 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Manay, Davao Oriental, 39.90 kilometers (24.79 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- New Bataan, Compostela Valley, 46.80 kilometers (29.08 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Compostela, Compostela Valley, 53.67 kilometers (33.35 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
Nearest cities
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 75.49 kilometers (46.91 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 77.82 kilometers (48.35 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 84.15 kilometers (52.29 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 101.60 kilometers (63.13 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 109.16 kilometers (67.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Davao City, 119.39 kilometers (74.19 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Distance from Manila: 986.77 kilometers (613.15 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 56,241, ranked 438 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 365.06 square kilometers, ranked 21 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 59 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,467 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.98%, ranked 419 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.