Tungonan, Municipality of Banton, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Banton |
| Postal code | 5515 |
| Population (2020) | 368 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Banton |
| Coordinates | 12.9423, 122.0565 (12° 57' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 122.1 meters (400.6 feet) |
Tungonan is a barangay in the municipality of Banton, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 368. This represented 6.41% of the total population of Banton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tungonan in the 2015 Census was 333 broken down into 103 households or an average of 3.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 136 | 4.71 | |
| 536 | 137 | 3.91 | |
| 538 | 100 | 5.38 | |
| 557 | 116 | 4.80 | |
| 334 | 106 | 3.15 | |
| 333 | 103 | 3.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tungonan is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 13.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 10 | 3.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 2.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 3.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 8.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 5.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 5.41% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 3.60% |
| Total | 333 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tungonan fell from 641 in 1990 to 368 in 2020, a decrease of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 333 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 641 | – | |
| 536 | -3.30% | |
| 538 | 0.08% | |
| 557 | 0.48% | |
| 334 | -16.99% | |
| 333 | -0.06% | |
| 368 | 2.13% |
Location
Tungonan is situated at approximately 12.9423, 122.0565, in the island of Banton. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 122.1 meters or 400.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tungonan 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.