Taslan, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 836 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3040, 122.5373 (11° 18' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.7 meters (195.9 feet) |
Taslan is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 836. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taslan in the 2015 Census was 797 broken down into 203 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 755 | 131 | 5.76 | |
| 693 | 148 | 4.68 | |
| 802 | 142 | 5.65 | |
| 785 | 155 | 5.06 | |
| 747 | 172 | 4.34 | |
| 797 | 203 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taslan is 20 to 24, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 9.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 8.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 6.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.51% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.88% |
| Total | 797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taslan grew from 755 in 1990 to 836 in 2020, an increase of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 755 | – | |
| 693 | -1.59% | |
| 802 | 3.18% | |
| 785 | -0.30% | |
| 747 | -1.79% | |
| 797 | 1.24% | |
| 836 | 1.01% |
Location
Taslan is situated at approximately 11.3040, 122.5373, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.7 meters or 195.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taslan 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.