Camiguin
Camiguin is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao Region (Region X) of Mindanao. The province covers roughly 238 square kilometers and is composed of 5 municipalities and a total of 58 barangays. The capital of the province is Mambajao, which also serves as the provincial center. The name Camiguin is believed to have been derived from the native word 'Kamagong,' a tree of the ebony family that is abundant in the island.
HISTORY
Known as the 'Island Born of Fire,' Camiguin’s history is closely tied to its volcanic origins. The eruption of Mount Vulcan in 1871 destroyed the old town of Catarman, leaving behind the ruins of Gui-ob Church and the famous Sunken Cemetery. Another major eruption of Mount Hibok-Hibok in 1951 caused widespread destruction and loss of lives. Originally part of Misamis Oriental, Camiguin became a sub-province in 1901 under American rule and was later established as an independent province on June 18, 1966 through Republic Act No. 4669, with Mambajao as its capital.
QUICK FACTS | |
| Population (2024) | 94892 |
| Land Area (km²) | 241.44 |
| Households | 22281 |
| Average Household Size | 4.16 |
| Registered Voters | 66557 |
| Major Landmark | Sunken Cemetery |
| Coastal Access | Yes |
| Average Elevation (m) | 35 |
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Camiguin is an island province located in the Northern Mindanao Region (Region X). It is bordered on the north, west, and south by the Bohol Sea, and on the east by the province of Misamis Oriental across the Gingoog Bay.
MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA
Camiguin has 5 municipalities and 58 barangays. The PDF does not include municipality-level population data.
| name | type | barangay_count | population_2020 | population_2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catarman | Municipality | 14 | 17569 | 18186 |
| Guinsiliban | Municipality | 7 | 6685 | 6827 |
| Mahinog | Municipality | 13 | 14634 | 14905 |
| Mambajao | Municipality, Capital | 15 | 41094 | 41782 |
| Sagay | Municipality | 9 | 12826 | 13192 |
DEMOGRAPHICS
Age Distribution (2020)
Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 5–9 years, with 10,043 individuals, followed by 10–14 years (9,710) and 15–19 years (9,112). The smallest is 75–79 years, with only 1,325 individuals.
| age | population_2020 |
|---|---|
| Below 5 years | 8900 |
| 5–9 years | 10043 |
| 10–14 years | 9710 |
| 15–19 years | 9112 |
| 20–24 years | 7422 |
| 25–29 years | 6640 |
| 30–34 years | 5856 |
| 35–39 years | 5413 |
| 40–44 years | 5218 |
| 45–49 years | 4901 |
| 50–54 years | 4806 |
| 55–59 years | 4263 |
| 60–64 years | 3365 |
| 65–69 years | 2555 |
| 70–74 years | 1868 |
| 75–79 years | 1325 |
| 80+ years | 1411 |
Population by Gender (2020)
In 2020, Camiguin’s population was 50.87% male and 49.13% female, with a modest male majority.
ECONOMY
Agricultural and Fisheries Production
Agriculture and fisheries in Camiguin showed steady growth between 2018 and 2023. Crops production rose from 824 million pesos in 2018 to 1,294 million pesos in 2023. Livestock peaked in 2022 before dropping in 2023. Poultry steadily increased, while fisheries nearly doubled over the period.
| title | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Crops | 1214 | 1294 |
| Livestock | 693 | 397 |
| Poultry | 158 | 185 |
| Fisheries | 568 | 609 |