Province of Camiguin

Stephen Jerry 0 years ago 5 min read

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.

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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

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