Baliguian, officially the Municipality of Baliguian (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Baliguian; Subanen: Benwa Baliguian; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Baliguian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Baliguian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,771 people.[3]

Baliguian
Municipality of Baliguian
Flag of Baliguian
Official seal of Baliguian
Nickname: 
Home of the Philippine Eagle
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Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Baliguian highlighted
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Baliguian is located in Philippines
Baliguian
Baliguian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°48′32″N 122°08′43″E / 7.808847°N 122.145181°E / 7.808847; 122.145181
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Norte
District 3rd district
FoundedApril 7, 1981
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGani A. Esmali, Jr.
 • Vice MayorVivian T. Chiong
 • RepresentativeAdrian Michael A. Amatong
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate18,477 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total439.26 km2 (169.60 sq mi)
Elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Highest elevation
599 m (1,965 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total23,771
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Households
5,644
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
52.55
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 174.1 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 425.3 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 125.1 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityZamboanga del Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7123
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)65
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tagalog
Websitebaliguian.zamboangadelnorte.com

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Baliguian is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alegria
  • Diangas
  • Diculom
  • Guimotan
  • Kauswagan
  • Kilalaban
  • Linay
  • Lumay
  • Malinao
  • Mamad
  • Mamawan
  • Milidan
  • Nonoyan
  • Poblacion
  • San Jose
  • Tamao
  • Tan-awan

Climate edit

Climate data for Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(76)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 98
(3.9)
78
(3.1)
116
(4.6)
115
(4.5)
222
(8.7)
281
(11.1)
272
(10.7)
282
(11.1)
237
(9.3)
258
(10.2)
180
(7.1)
108
(4.3)
2,247
(88.6)
Average rainy days 19.6 18.6 21.8 22.9 29.0 28.6 28.7 28.3 27.0 28.6 25.9 22.1 301.1
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics edit

Population census of Baliguian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 8,957—    
1995 12,671+6.72%
2000 15,631+4.60%
2007 20,540+3.84%
2010 21,190+1.14%
2015 22,588+1.22%
2020 23,771+1.01%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

Economy edit


References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Baliguian | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Baliguian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Province of Zamboanga del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  12. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  13. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  14. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  16. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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