Tambongon, Municipality of Viga, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Viga |
| Postal code | 4805 |
| Population (2020) | 1,110 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8943, 124.3709 (13° 54' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) |
Tambongon is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,110. This represented 4.85% of the total population of Viga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tambongon in the 2015 Census was 1,162 broken down into 227 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 899 | 189 | 4.76 | |
| 991 | 200 | 4.96 | |
| 984 | 210 | 4.69 | |
| 1,064 | 220 | 4.84 | |
| 1,189 | 229 | 5.19 | |
| 1,162 | 227 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tambongon is 5 to 9, with 156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 13.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 6.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 6.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.98% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tambongon grew from 900 in 1990 to 1,110 in 2020, an increase of 210 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.98%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 1,163 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 900 | – | |
| 991 | 1.82% | |
| 986 | -0.11% | |
| 1,066 | 1.08% | |
| 1,190 | 4.09% | |
| 1,163 | -0.44% | |
| 1,110 | -0.98% |
Location
Tambongon is situated at approximately 13.8943, 124.3709, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tambongon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.