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 (2013) | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 58,714 |
| Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (161 / 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 2020 Census was 58,714. This represented 10.19% of the total population of Davao Oriental province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 161 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baganga 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baculin | 6.68% | 3,922 | 3,588 | 9.31% | 1.89% |
| Banao | 3.19% | 1,874 | 1,647 | 13.78% | 2.76% |
| Batawan | 1.22% | 717 | 744 | -3.63% | -0.78% |
| Batiano | 4.80% | 2,819 | 2,831 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Binondo | 6.58% | 3,862 | 3,232 | 19.49% | 3.82% |
| Bobonao | 1.57% | 920 | 1,076 | -14.50% | -3.24% |
| Campawan | 3.60% | 2,114 | 2,043 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Central | 7.88% | 4,627 | 4,832 | -4.24% | -0.91% |
| Dapnan | 5.60% | 3,288 | 3,061 | 7.42% | 1.52% |
| Kinablangan | 10.36% | 6,080 | 5,487 | 10.81% | 2.18% |
| Lambajon | 13.00% | 7,635 | 7,661 | -0.34% | -0.07% |
| Lucod | 8.66% | 5,087 | 5,182 | -1.83% | -0.39% |
| Mahanub | 7.60% | 4,462 | 4,017 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Mikit | 1.93% | 1,136 | 960 | 18.33% | 3.61% |
| Salingcomot | 5.13% | 3,013 | 2,652 | 13.61% | 2.72% |
| San Isidro | 3.64% | 2,135 | 2,107 | 1.33% | 0.28% |
| San Victor | 2.43% | 1,425 | 1,461 | -2.46% | -0.52% |
| Saoquegue | 6.13% | 3,598 | 3,660 | -1.69% | -0.36% |
| Baganga Total | 58,714 | 56,241 | 4.40% | 0.91% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Baganga in the 2015 Census was 56,133 broken down into 13,355 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,665 | 6,699 | 5.62 | |
| 39,709 | 7,510 | 5.29 | |
| 43,082 | 8,221 | 5.24 | |
| 48,176 | 9,522 | 5.06 | |
| 53,125 | 11,936 | 4.45 | |
| 56,133 | 13,355 | 4.20 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,180 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,769 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,287 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,551 | 11.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,555 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,498 | 8.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,048 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,608 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,411 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,107 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,900 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,454 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,903 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,388 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 968 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 730 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 502 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 382 | 0.68% |
| Total | 56,241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baganga grew from 2,985 in 1903 to 58,714 in 2020, an increase of 55,729 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 2,473 people, from the previous population of 56,241 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,985 | – | |
| 6,175 | 4.70% | |
| 8,737 | 1.75% | |
| 10,002 | 1.40% | |
| 17,993 | 5.30% | |
| 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% | |
| 58,714 | 0.91% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baganga for the year 2019 was 35,024, broken down into 18,237 males and 16,787 females.
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, Surigao del Sur, Mati, Davao Oriental, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Cateel, Davao Oriental, Caraga, Davao Oriental, Boston, Davao Oriental, Manay, Davao Oriental, New Bataan, Davao de Oro, and Compostela, Davao de Oro. 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, Davao de Oro, 46.80 kilometers (29.08 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Compostela, Davao de Oro, 53.67 kilometers (33.35 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N79°W)
Nearest cities
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 75.62 kilometers (46.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 78.27 kilometers (48.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°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)
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.