Tapon, Municipality of Ubay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Ubay |
| Postal code | 6315 |
| Population (2020) | 3,400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 10.0626, 124.4593 (10° 4' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Tapon is a barangay in the municipality of Ubay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,400. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Ubay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapon in the 2015 Census was 2,828 broken down into 594 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,705 | 282 | 6.05 | |
| 1,686 | 323 | 5.22 | |
| 1,955 | 359 | 5.45 | |
| 2,514 | 508 | 4.95 | |
| 2,470 | 548 | 4.51 | |
| 2,828 | 594 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapon is 10 to 14, with 370 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 75 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 331 | 11.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 349 | 12.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 370 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 266 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 227 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 220 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 194 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 127 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 127 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.46% |
| Total | 2,828 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapon grew from 1,705 in 1990 to 3,400 in 2020, an increase of 1,695 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.95%, or an increase of 572 people, from the previous population of 2,828 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,705 | – | |
| 1,686 | -0.21% | |
| 1,955 | 3.22% | |
| 2,514 | 3.53% | |
| 2,481 | -0.48% | |
| 2,828 | 2.52% | |
| 3,400 | 3.95% |
Location
Tapon is situated at approximately 10.0626, 124.4593, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapon 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.