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Province of Agusan del Sur

Bayugan, the only city in Agusan del Sur, obtained its cityhood status through the enactment of Republic Act No. 9405. Positioned in the northern region of Agusan del Sur, Bayugan is renowned as the “cut-flower capital” of the province, owing to its thriving cut-flower industry. The local climate in the highland barangays is well-suited for producing high-yield cut-flowers. In addition, the city is a significant contributor to the province’s agricultural sector, being one of the primary producers of rice and vegetables, and even supplying neighboring municipalities and provinces.

The urban center occupies 688.77 square kilometers or 265.94 square miles, making up 6.89% of the total area of Agusan del Sur. As per the 2020 Census, the city’s population was 109,499, which represents 14.81% of the entire population of Agusan del Sur and 3.90% of the Caraga region’s overall population. Given these figures, the population density is calculated to be 159 individuals per square kilometer or 412 individuals per square mile.


43

Barangay count


8502

Postal code


688.77 km²

Land Area


109,499

Population (2020)


159 / km²

Density

Coordinates


31.9 meters

Estimated elevation above sea level

Barangays

Bayugan has 43 barangays. The graph and table below show the population per barangay for the years 2015 and 2020.

BarangayPopulation (2020)Population (2015)
Berseba1,8081,585
Bucac4,7263,918
Cagbas2,6011,923
Calaitan1,9711,913
Canayugan1,4481,156
Charito1,3841,549
Claro Cortez1,067819
Fili3,6622,949
Gamao1,1721,096
Getsemane446398
Grace Estate632677
Hamogaway1,6351,508
Katipunan1,1451,225
Mabuhay1,9991,730
Magkiangkang1,7231,801
Mahayag757629
Marcelina3,9003,789
Maygatasan4,9084,818
Montivesta786709
Mt. Ararat348684
Mt. Carmel2,3752,387
Mt. Olive1,5931,509
New Salem715569
Noli4,8363,712
Osmeña1,6541,589
Panaytay624695
Pinagalaan1,4101,411
Poblacion16,85316,010
Sagmone1,1001,301
Saguma2,2372,215
Salvacion5,5685,886
San Agustin697679
San Isidro1,0941,206
San Juan4,0543,307
Santa Irene4,5703,651
Santa Teresita1,9671,828
Santo Niño1,5511,606
Taglatawan12,63212,838
Taglibas499402
Tagubay891930
Verdu1,5021,424
Villa Undayon1,4441,609
Wawa1,5151,562

Economy

Fiscal Year Annual Regular Income 
2009278,073,004.71
2010166,756,344.40
2011189,342,688.31
2012519,253,055.70
2013557,439,566.52
2014627,914,557.98
2015716,545,014.63
2016792,940,543.26

End notes:

  • Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax Collection
  • Locally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Population

Census datePopulation
1903
19182,894
19399,247
19488,488
196031,825
197021,051
197523,377
198025,257
199036,139
199542,118
200044,151
200747,659
201051,897
201554,801
202059,353

 

Over the span of 50 years, the population of Bayugan increased by 71,683 people, rising from 37,816 individuals in 1970 to 109,499 in 2020. The most recent census conducted in 2020 showed a 1.25% positive growth rate, representing a rise of 6,297 individuals from the previous population count of 103,202 in 2015.

Location

Distances


Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bayugan are Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, and Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 832.23 kilometers (517.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.

Great-circle distance


Nearest towns

Nearest cities

  • Butuan, 35.80 kilometers (22.24 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
  • Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 50.92 kilometers (31.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
  • Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 63.86 kilometers (39.68 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
  • Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 71.96 kilometers (44.72 miles) to the West (N80°W)
  • Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 83.60 kilometers (51.95 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
  • Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 91.92 kilometers (57.12 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)

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