Salay, Misamis Oriental

Salay, officially the Municipality of Salay, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,705 people.[3] The town is known for its handmade paper and papercrafts, similar to washi, but made with indigenous fibers.[5]

Salay
Municipality
Municipality of Salay
New Municipal Public Market
Map of Misamis Oriental with Salay highlighted
Salay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°52′N 124°48′E
Country Philippines
RegionNorthern Mindanao (Region X)
ProvinceMisamis Oriental
District1st District
FoundedJanuary 1, 1920 (Executive Order No. 94, s. 1919)
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAngelo G. Capistrano Jr.
 • Vice MayorRey Amelito K. Tan
 • CongressmanChristian S. Unabia
 • Electorate21,369 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total92.79 km2 (35.83 sq mi)
Elevation
11.6 m (38.1 ft)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total28,705
 • Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
 • Households
6,141
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence25.92% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)84,057,174.85 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9007
PSGC
104322000
IDD : area code +63 (0)88
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesCebuano
Binukid
Subanon language
Tagalog
Websitewww.salaymisor.gov.ph

Poblacion is the center of Salay and had been governed by the Capistrano politicians until the 2007 elections. Lanzones is one of the major source of income among Salayanos aside from commerce at Poblacion and fishing to other people. May 1 is the official feast day of Salay although March feast is also celebrated and is the original.

Salay Central School provides primary education to the graders in this town while the nearby Salay National High School provides the secondary education, the latter has been nationally recognized for quality education among public schools.

Barangays

Salay is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.

  • Alipuaton
  • Ampenican
  • Bunal
  • Casulog
  • Dinagsaan
  • Guinalaban
  • Ili-ilihon
  • Inobulan
  • Looc
  • Matampa
  • Membuli
  • Poblacion
  • Salagsag
  • Salay River I
  • Salay River II
  • Saray
  • Tinagaan
  • Yungod

Climate
Climate data for Salay, Misamis Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 327
(12.9)		 254
(10.0)		 185
(7.3)		 128
(5.0)		 215
(8.5)		 273
(10.7)		 248
(9.8)		 243
(9.6)		 214
(8.4)		 246
(9.7)		 271
(10.7)		 271
(10.7)		 2,875
(113.3)
Average rainy days 24.3 21.1 22.5 20.6 28.3 28.8 29.4 29.0 28.0 28.3 26.0 24.2 310.5
Source: Meteoblue [6]

Demographics
Population census of Salay
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,411—    
1939 10,777+3.25%
1948 13,194+2.27%
1960 15,769+1.50%
1970 13,386−1.62%
1975 15,751+3.32%
1980 17,945+2.64%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 18,101+0.09%
1995 18,923+0.84%
2000 19,664+0.83%
2007 22,577+1.92%
2010 27,591+7.57%
2015 28,705+0.76%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9]

In the 2015 census, the population of Salay, Misamis Oriental, was 28,705 people,[3] with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.

References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Misamis Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/salay
  6. "Salay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region X (Northern Mindanao)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Misamis Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.


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