Talacogon
Talacogon, officially the Municipality of Talacogon (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Talacogon; Tagalog: Bayan ng Talacogon), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 38,374 people.[3]
Talacogon | |
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| Municipality of Talacogon | |
 Map of Agusan del Sur with Talacogon highlighted | |
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.svg.png)  Talacogon Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°27′N 125°47′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| District | 1st District |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Pauline Marie Masendo |
| • Vice Mayor | Melchor P. Demegillo |
| • Congressman | Alfelito M. Bascug |
| • Electorate | 22,513 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 405.25 km2 (156.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 38,374 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,783 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 42.61% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue (₱) | 145,433,666.50 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8510 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)85 |
| Climate type | tropical rainforest climate |
| Native languages | Agusan language Butuanon Higaonon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Geography
Talacogon is located at 8°27′N 125°47′E.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 405.25 square kilometres (156.47 sq mi) [2] constituting 4.06% of the 9,989.52-square-kilometre- (3,856.98 sq mi) total area of Agusan del Sur.
Climate
| Climate data for Talacogon, Agusan del Sur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 105 (4.1) |
72 (2.8) |
55 (2.2) |
40 (1.6) |
69 (2.7) |
94 (3.7) |
100 (3.9) |
103 (4.1) |
99 (3.9) |
106 (4.2) |
85 (3.3) |
63 (2.5) |
991 (39) |
| Average rainy days | 17.6 | 16.0 | 14.9 | 14.0 | 20.9 | 24.3 | 25.3 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 24.7 | 19.7 | 16.7 | 244.1 |
| Source: Meteoblue [5] | |||||||||||||
Barangays
Talacogon is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[6]
| PSGC | Barangay | Population | ±% p.a. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[3] | 2010[7] | |||||
| 160311017 | Batucan | 5.7% | 2,181 | 1,897 | 2.69% | |
| 160311001 | BuenaGracia | 4.8% | 1,846 | 1,657 | 2.08% | |
| 160311002 | Causwagan | 8.0% | 3,055 | 3,287 | −1.38% | |
| 160311004 | Culi | 1.3% | 511 | 585 | −2.54% | |
| 160311005 | Del Monte | 20.2% | 7,750 | 7,167 | 1.50% | |
| 160311006 | Desamparados | 3.5% | 1,361 | 1,498 | −1.81% | |
| 160311014 | La Flora | 3.2% | 1,212 | 1,003 | 3.67% | |
| 160311007 | Labnig | 7.5% | 2,888 | 2,907 | −0.12% | |
| 160311015 | Maharlika | 2.2% | 855 | 874 | −0.42% | |
| 160311016 | Marbon | 4.1% | 1,570 | 1,658 | −1.03% | |
| 160311008 | Sabang Gibung | 2.5% | 961 | 1,023 | −1.18% | |
| 160311009 | San Agustin (Poblacion) | 11.2% | 4,314 | 3,948 | 1.70% | |
| 160311010 | San Isidro (Poblacion) | 2.3% | 897 | 1,114 | −4.04% | |
| 160311011 | San Nicolas (Poblacion) | 6.0% | 2,307 | 2,519 | −1.66% | |
| 160311012 | Zamora | 3.7% | 1,411 | 1,233 | 2.60% | |
| 160311013 | Zillovia | 13.7% | 5,255 | 4,854 | 1.52% | |
| Total | 38,374 | 37,224 | 0.58% | |||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2,811 | — |
| 1918 | 2,201 | −1.62% |
| 1939 | 3,242 | +1.86% |
| 1948 | 3,186 | −0.19% |
| 1960 | 4,861 | +3.58% |
| 1970 | 7,719 | +4.73% |
| 1975 | 9,110 | +3.38% |
| 1980 | 11,452 | +4.68% |
| 1990 | 21,655 | +6.58% |
| 1995 | 27,517 | +4.59% |
| 2000 | 30,879 | +2.50% |
| 2007 | 33,093 | +0.96% |
| 2010 | 37,224 | +4.37% |
| 2015 | 38,374 | +0.58% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9] | ||
In the 2015 census, Talacogon had a population of 38,374.[3] The population density was 95 inhabitants per square kilometre (250/sq mi).
References
- "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Province: Agusan del Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Talacogon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "Municipal: Talacogon". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Caraga". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Agusan del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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