Malitbog, Province of Bukidnon
Type | municipality |
---|---|
Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
Province | Bukidnon |
Barangay count | 11 |
Postal code | 8704 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 581.85 km2 (224.65 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 26,741 |
Density (2020) | 46 / km2 (119 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 8° 32' North, 124° 53' East (8.5363, 124.8792) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.5 meters (411.8 feet) |
Malitbog is a municipality in the landlocked province of Bukidnon.
The municipality has a land area of 581.85 square kilometers or 224.65 square miles which constitutes 5.54% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,741. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 46 inhabitants per square kilometer or 119 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malitbog 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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kalingking | 6.87% | 1,836 | 1,761 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
Kiabo | 10.09% | 2,698 | 2,449 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
Mindagat | 7.40% | 1,980 | 1,497 | 32.26% | 6.06% |
Omagling | 5.30% | 1,416 | 1,363 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
Patpat | 6.23% | 1,667 | 1,488 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
Poblacion | 14.23% | 3,804 | 3,386 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
Sampiano | 4.70% | 1,257 | 1,210 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
San Luis | 25.58% | 6,841 | 6,477 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
Santa Ines | 6.26% | 1,675 | 1,367 | 22.53% | 4.37% |
Silo-o | 9.59% | 2,565 | 2,601 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
Sumalsag | 3.75% | 1,002 | 854 | 17.33% | 3.42% |
Malitbog Total | 26,741 | 24,453 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malitbog for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,700,937.30.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
---|---|---|
2009 | 73,674,037.11 | – |
2010 | 77,641,190.93 | 5.38% |
2011 | 84,747,208.22 | 9.15% |
2012 | 85,710,069.58 | 1.14% |
2013 | 91,015,711.41 | 6.19% |
2014 | 103,133,177.19 | 13.31% |
2015 | 117,676,222.50 | 14.10% |
2016 | 129,700,937.30 | 10.22% |
End notes:
|
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malitbog in the 2015 Census was 24,370 broken down into 4,999 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
14,934 | 2,657 | 5.62 | |
16,412 | 3,101 | 5.29 | |
19,465 | 3,636 | 5.35 | |
21,948 | 4,342 | 5.05 | |
22,874 | 4,860 | 4.71 | |
24,370 | 4,999 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malitbog is 5 to 9, with 3,159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 140 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
---|---|---|
Under 1 | 612 | 2.50% |
1 to 4 | 2,507 | 10.25% |
5 to 9 | 3,159 | 12.92% |
10 to 14 | 3,116 | 12.74% |
15 to 19 | 2,387 | 9.76% |
20 to 24 | 2,125 | 8.69% |
25 to 29 | 1,870 | 7.65% |
30 to 34 | 1,618 | 6.62% |
35 to 39 | 1,450 | 5.93% |
40 to 44 | 1,272 | 5.20% |
45 to 49 | 1,087 | 4.45% |
50 to 54 | 1,011 | 4.13% |
55 to 59 | 820 | 3.35% |
60 to 64 | 591 | 2.42% |
65 to 69 | 322 | 1.32% |
70 to 74 | 196 | 0.80% |
75 to 79 | 170 | 0.70% |
80 and over | 140 | 0.57% |
Total | 24,453 | 100.00% |
|
Historical population
The population of Malitbog grew from 1,263 in 1918 to 26,741 in 2020, an increase of 25,478 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.90%, or an increase of 2,288 people, from the previous population of 24,453 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
---|---|---|
– | – | |
1,263 | – | |
2,002 | 2.33% | |
2,143 | 0.70% | |
5,326 | 8.33% | |
8,230 | 4.35% | |
11,885 | 7.65% | |
13,581 | 2.70% | |
14,934 | 0.95% | |
16,414 | 1.79% | |
19,465 | 3.72% | |
21,948 | 1.67% | |
22,880 | 1.53% | |
24,453 | 1.27% | |
26,741 | 1.90% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malitbog for the year 2019 was 17,466, broken down into 9,208 males and 8,258 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malitbog is situated at approximately 8° 32' North, 124° 53' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.5 meters or 411.8 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 Malitbog are Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Valencia, Bukidnon, and Iligan. The nearest municipalities are Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 793.24 kilometers (492.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Claveria, Misamis Oriental, 8.54 kilometers (5.31 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, 13.14 kilometers (8.16 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, 13.81 kilometers (8.58 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, 18.92 kilometers (11.76 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, 25.56 kilometers (15.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Nearest cities
- Cagayan de Oro, 26.19 kilometers (16.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 39.05 kilometers (24.26 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 40.32 kilometers (25.06 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 50.41 kilometers (31.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 73.81 kilometers (45.86 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Iligan, 78.38 kilometers (48.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
Distance from Manila: 793.24 kilometers (492.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°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.