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
8.7143, 125.7481
Coordinates
31.9 meters
Estimated elevation above sea level
Bayugan has 43 barangays. The graph and table below show the population per barangay for the years 2015 and 2020.
| Barangay | Population (2020) | Population (2015) |
| Berseba | 1,808 | 1,585 |
| Bucac | 4,726 | 3,918 |
| Cagbas | 2,601 | 1,923 |
| Calaitan | 1,971 | 1,913 |
| Canayugan | 1,448 | 1,156 |
| Charito | 1,384 | 1,549 |
| Claro Cortez | 1,067 | 819 |
| Fili | 3,662 | 2,949 |
| Gamao | 1,172 | 1,096 |
| Getsemane | 446 | 398 |
| Grace Estate | 632 | 677 |
| Hamogaway | 1,635 | 1,508 |
| Katipunan | 1,145 | 1,225 |
| Mabuhay | 1,999 | 1,730 |
| Magkiangkang | 1,723 | 1,801 |
| Mahayag | 757 | 629 |
| Marcelina | 3,900 | 3,789 |
| Maygatasan | 4,908 | 4,818 |
| Montivesta | 786 | 709 |
| Mt. Ararat | 348 | 684 |
| Mt. Carmel | 2,375 | 2,387 |
| Mt. Olive | 1,593 | 1,509 |
| New Salem | 715 | 569 |
| Noli | 4,836 | 3,712 |
| Osmeña | 1,654 | 1,589 |
| Panaytay | 624 | 695 |
| Pinagalaan | 1,410 | 1,411 |
| Poblacion | 16,853 | 16,010 |
| Sagmone | 1,100 | 1,301 |
| Saguma | 2,237 | 2,215 |
| Salvacion | 5,568 | 5,886 |
| San Agustin | 697 | 679 |
| San Isidro | 1,094 | 1,206 |
| San Juan | 4,054 | 3,307 |
| Santa Irene | 4,570 | 3,651 |
| Santa Teresita | 1,967 | 1,828 |
| Santo Niño | 1,551 | 1,606 |
| Taglatawan | 12,632 | 12,838 |
| Taglibas | 499 | 402 |
| Tagubay | 891 | 930 |
| Verdu | 1,502 | 1,424 |
| Villa Undayon | 1,444 | 1,609 |
| Wawa | 1,515 | 1,562 |
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income |
| 2009 | 278,073,004.71 |
| 2010 | 166,756,344.40 |
| 2011 | 189,342,688.31 |
| 2012 | 519,253,055.70 |
| 2013 | 557,439,566.52 |
| 2014 | 627,914,557.98 |
| 2015 | 716,545,014.63 |
| 2016 | 792,940,543.26 |
End notes:
| Census date | Population |
| 1903 | – |
| 1918 | 2,894 |
| 1939 | 9,247 |
| 1948 | 8,488 |
| 1960 | 31,825 |
| 1970 | 21,051 |
| 1975 | 23,377 |
| 1980 | 25,257 |
| 1990 | 36,139 |
| 1995 | 42,118 |
| 2000 | 44,151 |
| 2007 | 47,659 |
| 2010 | 51,897 |
| 2015 | 54,801 |
| 2020 | 59,353 |
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.
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.
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