Indanan, Sulu Profile – PhilAtlas (original) (raw)
Indanan, Province of Sulu
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Summary data
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Barangay count | 34 |
| Postal code | 7407 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Area (2013) | 101.90 km2 (39.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 93,168 |
| Density (2020) | 914 / km2 (2,368 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 5° 58' North, 120° 58' East (5.9732, 120.9708) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 164.2 meters (538.6 feet) |
Indanan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Sulu.
The municipality has a land area of 101.90 square kilometers or 39.34 square miles which constitutes 2.24% of Sulu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 93,168. This represented 9.32% of the total population of Sulu province, or 2.12% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 914 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,368 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Indanan has 34 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
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Local government units of Indanan
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjid | 2.40% | 2,238 | 2,030 | 10.25% | 2.07% |
| Bangalan | 1.87% | 1,744 | 1,734 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Bato-bato | 5.16% | 4,810 | 4,744 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Buanza | 6.27% | 5,842 | 3,879 | 50.61% | 9.00% |
| Bud-Taran | 1.25% | 1,160 | 1,154 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Bunut | 2.36% | 2,200 | 1,858 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
| Jati-Tunggal | 1.71% | 1,590 | 1,454 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Kabbon Maas | 1.62% | 1,506 | 1,415 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Kagay | 2.62% | 2,443 | 2,205 | 10.79% | 2.18% |
| Kajatian | 19.79% | 18,437 | 15,845 | 16.36% | 3.24% |
| Kan Islam | 2.27% | 2,112 | 1,984 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Kandang Tukay | 1.35% | 1,258 | 1,122 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Karawan | 1.59% | 1,486 | 1,280 | 16.09% | 3.19% |
| Katian | 1.57% | 1,460 | 1,447 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Kuppong | 2.17% | 2,026 | 1,736 | 16.71% | 3.31% |
| Lambayong | 1.49% | 1,392 | 1,264 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Langpas | 2.68% | 2,498 | 2,220 | 12.52% | 2.51% |
| Licup | 1.77% | 1,649 | 1,422 | 15.96% | 3.17% |
| Malimbaya | 1.74% | 1,622 | 1,491 | 8.79% | 1.79% |
| Manggis | 2.03% | 1,890 | 1,869 | 1.12% | 0.24% |
| Manilop | 1.62% | 1,505 | 1,315 | 14.45% | 2.88% |
| Paligue | 1.61% | 1,502 | 1,296 | 15.90% | 3.15% |
| Panabuan | 2.09% | 1,950 | 1,903 | 2.47% | 0.51% |
| Panglima Misuari | 1.65% | 1,536 | 1,278 | 20.19% | 3.95% |
| Pasil | 2.87% | 2,676 | 2,240 | 19.46% | 3.81% |
| Poblacion | 3.22% | 3,004 | 2,618 | 14.74% | 2.94% |
| Sapah Malaum | 1.73% | 1,608 | 1,383 | 16.27% | 3.22% |
| Sawaki | 1.23% | 1,148 | 995 | 15.38% | 3.06% |
| Sionogan | 3.61% | 3,363 | 2,855 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Tagbak | 4.83% | 4,497 | 2,690 | 67.17% | 11.42% |
| Timbangan | 5.88% | 5,480 | 4,885 | 12.18% | 2.45% |
| Tubig Dakulah | 2.39% | 2,229 | 2,019 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Tubig Parang | 2.13% | 1,987 | 1,936 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Tumantangis | 1.42% | 1,320 | 1,317 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Indanan Total | 93,168 | 80,883 | 15.19% | 3.02% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Indanan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱122,969,035.36.
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Annual regular income of Indanan (2009‑2016)
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84,008,328.22 | – |
| 2010 | 89,364,304.69 | 6.38% |
| 2011 | 97,157,770.37 | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 70,984,952.75 | -26.94% |
| 2013 | 85,923,979.57 | 21.05% |
| 2014 | 98,036,194.47 | 14.10% |
| 2015 | 111,648,585.52 | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 122,969,035.36 | 10.14% |
| End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection_Locally Sourced Revenue_ = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises |
Demographics
Households
The household population of Indanan in the 2015 Census was 80,391 broken down into 13,954 households or an average of 5.76 members per household.
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Number of households in Indanan (1990‑2015)
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 May 1 | 41,471 | 7,388 | 5.61 |
| 1995 Sep 1 | 46,140 | 8,548 | 5.40 |
| 2000 May 1 | 53,425 | 9,132 | 5.85 |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 85,220 | 16,794 | 5.07 |
| 2010 May 1 | 65,858 | 11,612 | 5.67 |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 80,391 | 13,954 | 5.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Indanan is 5 to 9, with 10,827 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 137 individuals.
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Population of Indanan by age group (2015 census)
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,550 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,390 | 11.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,827 | 13.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,376 | 12.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,676 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,124 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,802 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,595 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,939 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,036 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,161 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,662 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,830 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,261 | 1.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 867 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 431 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 219 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 137 | 0.17% |
| Total | 80,883 | 100.00% |
| Youth Dependency Ratio: 68.26Old Age Dependency Ratio: 3.51Total Dependency Ratio: 71.77Median Age: 19.78 |
Historical population
The population of Indanan grew from 7,076 in 1918 to 93,168 in 2020, an increase of 86,092 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.02%, or an increase of 12,285 people, from the previous population of 80,883 in 2015.
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Population of Indanan (1903‑2020)
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 Mar 2 | – | – |
| 1918 Dec 31 | 7,076 | – |
| 1939 Jan 1 | 18,959 | 5.05% |
| 1948 Oct 1 | 17,722 | -0.69% |
| 1960 Feb 15 | 23,381 | 2.47% |
| 1970 May 6 | 26,380 | 1.19% |
| 1975 May 1 | 6,234 | -25.13% |
| 1980 May 1 | 32,074 | 38.75% |
| 1990 May 1 | 41,969 | 2.73% |
| 1995 Sep 1 | 46,140 | 1.79% |
| 2000 May 1 | 53,425 | 3.19% |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 85,220 | 6.65% |
| 2010 May 1 | 65,858 | -8.95% |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 80,883 | 3.99% |
| 2020 May 1 | 93,168 | 3.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Indanan for the year 2019 was 31,801, broken down into 15,537 males and 16,264 females.
Location
The municipal center of Indanan is situated at approximately 5° 58' North, 120° 58' East, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 164.2 meters or 538.6 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 Indanan are Isabela City, Basilan, Lamitan, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Maimbung, Sulu, Jolo, Sulu, Parang, Sulu, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, Talipao, Sulu, and Patikul, Sulu. Its distance from the national capital is 953.26 kilometers (592.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maimbung, Sulu, 7.42 kilometers (4.61 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Jolo, Sulu, 9.68 kilometers (6.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Parang, Sulu, 9.72 kilometers (6.04 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu, 15.55 kilometers (9.66 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Talipao, Sulu, 15.86 kilometers (9.85 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Patikul, Sulu, 19.64 kilometers (12.21 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
Nearest cities
- Isabela City, Basilan, 137.20 kilometers (85.25 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 150.34 kilometers (93.42 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Zamboanga City, 159.96 kilometers (99.39 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 340.93 kilometers (211.84 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 384.33 kilometers (238.81 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Cotabato City, 387.69 kilometers (240.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
Distance from Manila: 953.26 kilometers (592.33 miles) to the North (N0°E)
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.