Digmala, Municipality of Bongabon, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Bongabon |
| Postal code | 3128 |
| Population (2020) | 1,544 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6716, 121.2254 (15° 40' North, 121° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 197.8 meters (648.9 feet) |
Digmala is a barangay in the municipality of Bongabon, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,544. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Bongabon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Digmala in the 2015 Census was 1,106 broken down into 262 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 | 132 | 5.27 | |
| 634 | 119 | 5.33 | |
| 762 | 146 | 5.22 | |
| 224 | 55 | 4.07 | |
| 1,118 | 262 | 4.27 | |
| 1,106 | 262 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Digmala is 1 to 4, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 11.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 10.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.72% |
| Total | 1,106 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Digmala grew from 696 in 1990 to 1,544 in 2020, an increase of 848 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.27%, or an increase of 438 people, from the previous population of 1,106 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 696 | – | |
| 634 | -1.73% | |
| 762 | 4.02% | |
| 224 | -15.54% | |
| 1,118 | 79.53% | |
| 1,106 | -0.21% | |
| 1,544 | 7.27% |
Location
Digmala is situated at approximately 15.6716, 121.2254, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 197.8 meters or 648.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Digmala 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.