West Tapinac, City of Olongapo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| City | Olongapo |
| Postal code | 2200 |
| Population (2020) | 7,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8322, 120.2799 (14° 50' North, 120° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
West Tapinac is a barangay in the city of Olongapo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,179. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Olongapo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of West Tapinac in the 2015 Census was 6,924 broken down into 2,065 households or an average of 3.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,381 | 2,080 | 4.03 | |
| 7,646 | 1,870 | 4.09 | |
| 7,420 | 1,770 | 4.19 | |
| 6,665 | 1,379 | 4.83 | |
| 6,756 | 1,694 | 3.99 | |
| 6,924 | 2,065 | 3.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in West Tapinac is 20 to 24, with 847 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 67 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 126 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 455 | 6.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 499 | 7.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 572 | 8.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 698 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 847 | 12.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 721 | 10.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 496 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 455 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 399 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 367 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 332 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 321 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 223 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 176 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 87 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 85 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 67 | 0.97% |
| Total | 6,926 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of West Tapinac fell from 8,404 in 1990 to 7,179 in 2020, a decrease of 1,225 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 6,926 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,404 | – | |
| 7,646 | -1.76% | |
| 7,420 | -0.64% | |
| 6,705 | -1.39% | |
| 6,756 | 0.28% | |
| 6,926 | 0.47% | |
| 7,179 | 0.76% |
Location
West Tapinac is situated at approximately 14.8322, 120.2799, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
West Tapinac 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.