Silum, Municipality of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Magdiwang |
| Postal code | 5511 |
| Population (2020) | 952 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Coordinates | 12.4908, 122.5934 (12° 29' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Silum is a barangay in the municipality of Magdiwang, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 952. This represented 6.19% of the total population of Magdiwang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silum in the 2015 Census was 718 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 73 | 5.10 | |
| 458 | 93 | 4.92 | |
| 500 | 94 | 5.32 | |
| 490 | 85 | 5.76 | |
| 624 | 132 | 4.73 | |
| 718 | 148 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silum is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 14.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 13.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 5.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.97% |
| Total | 718 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silum grew from 372 in 1990 to 952 in 2020, an increase of 580 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.12%, or an increase of 234 people, from the previous population of 718 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | – | |
| 458 | 3.97% | |
| 500 | 1.90% | |
| 490 | -0.28% | |
| 624 | 9.20% | |
| 718 | 2.71% | |
| 952 | 6.12% |
Location
Silum is situated at approximately 12.4908, 122.5934, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silum 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.