Dopaj, Municipality of Dupax Del Sur, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Dupax Del Sur |
| Postal code | 3707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,900 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2823, 121.0922 (16° 17' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 379.3 meters (1,244.4 feet) |
Dopaj is a barangay in the municipality of Dupax Del Sur, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,900. This represented 8.95% of the total population of Dupax Del Sur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dopaj in the 2015 Census was 1,722 broken down into 452 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | 260 | 5.31 | |
| 1,486 | 270 | 5.50 | |
| 1,665 | 321 | 5.19 | |
| 1,752 | 369 | 4.75 | |
| 1,771 | 389 | 4.55 | |
| 1,722 | 452 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dopaj is 5 to 9, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 6.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 9.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 8.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 135 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 6.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 6.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.45% |
| Total | 1,722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dopaj grew from 1,380 in 1990 to 1,900 in 2020, an increase of 520 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.09%, or an increase of 178 people, from the previous population of 1,722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | – | |
| 1,489 | 1.43% | |
| 1,665 | 2.42% | |
| 1,752 | 0.70% | |
| 1,773 | 0.43% | |
| 1,722 | -0.55% | |
| 1,900 | 2.09% |
Location
Dopaj is situated at approximately 16.2823, 121.0922, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 379.3 meters or 1,244.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dopaj 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.