Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental

Bonifacio, officially the Municipality of Bonifacio (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Bonifacio; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bonifacio), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 34,558 people.[3]

Bonifacio
Municipality of Bonifacio
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Map of Misamis Occidental with Bonifacio highlighted
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Bonifacio is located in Philippines
Bonifacio
Bonifacio
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°03′10″N 123°36′49″E / 8.052697°N 123.613594°E / 8.052697; 123.613594
CountryPhilippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao
ProvinceMisamis Occidental
District 2nd district
FoundedJanuary 2, 1940
Founded byDemetrio P. Fernan
Named forAndres Bonifacio
Barangays28 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorSamson R. Dumanjug (PDPLBN)
 • Vice MayorEvelyn C. Dumanjug (NP)
 • RepresentativeSancho Fernando “Ando” F. Oaminal (NP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate22,528 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total155.02 km2 (59.85 sq mi)
Elevation
113 m (371 ft)
Highest elevation
486 m (1,594 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total34,558
 • Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
 • Households
8,486
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
34.96
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 135.4 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 560.4 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 141.9 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 127.8 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMisamis Occidental 2 Electric Cooperative (MOELCI 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7215
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)88
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Tagalog
Websitewww.bonifaciomisocc.gov.ph

The town of Bonifacio was established in 1942 by Don Demetrio P. Fernan, who also became the town's first mayor.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Bonifacio is politically subdivided into 28 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bag-ong Anonang
  • Bagumbang
  • Baybay
  • Bolinsong
  • Buenavista
  • Buracan
  • Calolot
  • Dimalco
  • Dullan
  • Kanaokanao
  • Liloan
  • Linconan
  • Lodiong
  • Lower Usugan
  • Mapurog (Migsale)
  • Migpange
  • Montol
  • Pisa-an
  • Poblacion
  • Remedios
  • Rufino Lumapas
  • Sibuyon
  • Tangab
  • Tiaman
  • Tusik
  • Upper Usogan
  • Demetrio Fernan
  • Digson

Climate edit

Climate data for Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
24
(75)
23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 69
(2.7)
58
(2.3)
67
(2.6)
60
(2.4)
109
(4.3)
114
(4.5)
83
(3.3)
78
(3.1)
76
(3.0)
92
(3.6)
86
(3.4)
63
(2.5)
955
(37.7)
Average rainy days 12.8 11.6 14.8 17.4 24.8 23.5 20.7 18.5 17.4 22.5 21.6 15.6 221.2
Source: Meteoblue[5]

Demographics edit

Population census of Bonifacio
YearPop.±% p.a.
1948 13,080—    
1960 13,478+0.25%
1970 16,095+1.79%
1975 20,398+4.87%
1980 20,861+0.45%
1990 24,439+1.60%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 27,517+2.25%
2000 27,810+0.23%
2007 29,514+0.82%
2010 30,904+1.69%
2015 32,345+0.87%
2020 34,558+1.31%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9]

In the 2020 census, the population of Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, was 34,558 people,[3] with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


References edit

  1. ^ Municipality of Bonifacio | (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 c Census of Population (2020). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". 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. ^ "Bonifacio: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  6. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". 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 Misamis Occidental". 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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