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Natural and Physical Characteristics
Camiguin Island is said to be "Born of Fire" for the province has seven volcanoes, including the famous Mount Hibok-hibok. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have and continues to create this spectacular island, which is full of natural wonders and historical riches.
The island is located at the northern tip of Mindanao. The island province is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by Butuan Bay.
Camiguin is the smallest province in Northern Mindanao, with a land area of approximately 30,000 hectares. The island province is composed of five towns. Namely, Catarman ,Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Sagay and Mambajao, which is the island-province's capital town. According to the National Statistics Office, Camiguin has a total population of more than 74,000 distributed among 14,826 households - making the province the second smallest in the Philippines in terms of population. |
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Basic Socioeconomic and Demographic Data
CAMIGUIN is a pear-shaped volcanic island with a total land area of 238 sq. kilometers. It lies 10 kilometers off the coast of the Province of Misamis Oriental. Along with the Provinces of Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, CAMIGUIN forms part of a geopolitical grouping of provinces comprising Region X or Northern Mindanao. In terms of land area, CAMIGUIN is only around 2 percent of Region X.
Camiguin was a former sub province of Misamis Oriental and became an independent province upon issuance of R.A.No. 4669 on June 18, 1966.
Camiguin is a pearl-shaped island, which has an area of approximately 238.63 square kilometers. The island measures thirty-seven (37) kilometers at its largest side and fourteen (14) kilometers at its widest breadth. It is the smallest province in Region 10 representing 1.70% of the total land area of Northern Mindanao (1,401.891 hectares). The province is composed of five (5) municipalities and 58 barangays.
Of the 5 municipalities Mambajao accounted for 37 percent of the total land area. Guinsiliban had the smallest share at only 8 percent. Catarman had the second largest share of the area at 22.5 percent followed by Mahinog, which is 14 percent. (Table 1.)
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| MUNICIPALITY |
LAND AREA |
POPULATION |
HOUSEHOLDS |
| Sq. Km. |
% |
1990 |
1995 |
2000 |
1990 |
1995 |
2000 |
| Mambajao |
89.00 |
37 |
25207 |
27770 |
30806 |
4612 |
5376 |
5978 |
| Mahinog |
32.55 |
14 |
11313 |
11351 |
12592 |
2072 |
2231 |
2488 |
| Guinsiliban |
19.20 |
8 |
4341 |
4919 |
5092 |
863 |
1002 |
1066 |
| Sagay |
44.13 |
18 |
9494 |
9243 |
10356 |
1780 |
1887 |
2058 |
| Catarman |
53.75 |
23 |
13892 |
14756 |
15386 |
2735 |
2978 |
3236 |
| Camiguin |
238.63 |
100 |
64247 |
68039 |
74232 |
12062 |
13474 |
14826 |
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Economy
Camiguin is generally an agriculture-based economy. The main occupation of the people is fishing and farming, with copra providing the greatest income contribution. Other plantations include abaca, rice, mangoes, lanzones and other fruit trees.
Tourism is also a major source of income among Camiguinons. Small cottage industries are increasing in number to accommodate the influx of visitors.
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Political Conditions
The Provincial Government of Camiguin had a strong coordination with the component municipalities in the political exercises among majority of its population. Duly approved plans and programs adopted by the administration were carried out smoothly in consonance with laws, rules and regulations.
The concerted efforts of people's organization and Non government organizations in planning activities and other aspects of local governance contributed significant accomplishments and create a greater impact on the economy and our people. |
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Peace and Order Conditions
Camiguin is one of the most peaceful islands in the Philippines. Though the province had registered some criminality, but it is only minimal and manageable. There is no indication of dissident terrorists, local and foreign threats to national security noted.
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Population
The island province registered a total population of 64,247 in 1990; 68,039 in 1995 and 742,32 in the year 2000. As of May 1, 2000 National Census, Mambajao accounted 41% of the total population; Mahinog-17 %; Guinsiliban-7%; Sagay-14% and Catarman- 21%.
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