Esperanza, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 9806 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 324.29 km2 (125.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 74,696 |
| Density (2020) | 230 / km2 (597 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 43' North, 124° 31' East (6.7225, 124.5206) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.5 meters (142.6 feet) |
Esperanza is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Sultan Kudarat.
The municipality has a land area of 324.29 square kilometers or 125.21 square miles which constitutes 6.05% of Sultan Kudarat's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 74,696. This represented 8.75% of the total population of Sultan Kudarat province, or 1.52% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 230 inhabitants per square kilometer or 597 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Esperanza has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ala | 3.71% | 2,772 | 2,805 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| Daladap | 3.95% | 2,947 | 2,904 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Dukay | 3.21% | 2,401 | 2,782 | -13.70% | -3.05% |
| Guiamalia | 2.94% | 2,196 | 1,994 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Ilian | 3.66% | 2,737 | 2,426 | 12.82% | 2.57% |
| Kangkong | 2.93% | 2,187 | 2,325 | -5.94% | -1.28% |
| Laguinding | 3.38% | 2,528 | 2,016 | 25.40% | 4.88% |
| Magsaysay | 1.72% | 1,282 | 1,239 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Margues | 5.32% | 3,974 | 2,671 | 48.78% | 8.72% |
| New Panay | 5.45% | 4,068 | 3,605 | 12.84% | 2.58% |
| Numo | 3.38% | 2,526 | 2,923 | -13.58% | -3.03% |
| Paitan | 5.31% | 3,963 | 3,659 | 8.31% | 1.69% |
| Pamantingan | 6.56% | 4,901 | 3,901 | 25.63% | 4.92% |
| Poblacion | 10.81% | 8,078 | 7,272 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Sagasa | 6.29% | 4,702 | 3,972 | 18.38% | 3.62% |
| Salabaca | 5.43% | 4,058 | 3,528 | 15.02% | 2.99% |
| Saliao | 8.24% | 6,153 | 5,500 | 11.87% | 2.39% |
| Salumping | 12.55% | 9,374 | 7,577 | 23.72% | 4.58% |
| Villamor | 5.15% | 3,849 | 2,996 | 28.47% | 5.41% |
| Esperanza Total | 74,696 | 66,095 | 13.01% | 2.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Esperanza for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱163,835,400.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 83,049,413.57 | – |
| 2010 | 87,932,985.68 | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 96,741,650.91 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 98,842,211.82 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 112,789,587.70 | 14.11% |
| 2014 | 128,008,858.50 | 13.49% |
| 2015 | 146,948,700.79 | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 163,835,400.18 | 11.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 66,071 broken down into 15,868 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,575 | 6,659 | 5.34 | |
| 43,374 | 8,810 | 4.92 | |
| 47,568 | 9,598 | 4.96 | |
| 52,698 | 11,662 | 4.52 | |
| 63,199 | 14,376 | 4.40 | |
| 66,071 | 15,868 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 5 to 9, with 7,315 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 407 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,319 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,744 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,315 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,836 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,797 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,370 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,030 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,787 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,460 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,776 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,410 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,786 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,096 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,672 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,139 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 660 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 491 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 407 | 0.62% |
| Total | 66,095 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza grew from 18,711 in 1975 to 74,696 in 2020, an increase of 55,985 people over the course of 45 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 8,601 people, from the previous population of 66,095 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 18,711 | – | |
| 28,149 | 8.51% | |
| 35,585 | 2.37% | |
| 43,374 | 3.78% | |
| 47,578 | 2.00% | |
| 52,731 | 1.43% | |
| 63,207 | 6.82% | |
| 66,095 | 0.85% | |
| 74,696 | 2.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Esperanza for the year 2019 was 37,770, broken down into 19,273 males and 18,497 females.
Location
The municipal center of Esperanza is situated at approximately 6° 43' North, 124° 31' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.5 meters or 142.6 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 Esperanza are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Cotabato City, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and General Santos. The nearest municipalities are Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Ampatuan, Maguindanao, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, and Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 952.51 kilometers (591.86 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao, 6.37 kilometers (3.96 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Ampatuan, Maguindanao, 13.94 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, 14.95 kilometers (9.29 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, 17.48 kilometers (10.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 17.87 kilometers (11.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 43.35 kilometers (26.93 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Cotabato City, 62.88 kilometers (39.07 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 70.58 kilometers (43.86 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 92.45 kilometers (57.44 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- General Santos, 98.58 kilometers (61.25 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
Distance from Manila: 952.51 kilometers (591.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.