Taugtog, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 14,122 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3047, 120.0408 (15° 18' North, 120° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.3 meters (73.2 feet) |
Taugtog is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,122. This represented 21.16% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taugtog in the 2015 Census was 11,393 broken down into 2,694 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | 130 | 5.67 | |
| 10,561 | 2,127 | 4.97 | |
| 11,767 | 2,428 | 4.85 | |
| 13,364 | 2,586 | 5.17 | |
| 12,981 | 2,796 | 4.64 | |
| 11,393 | 2,694 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taugtog is 5 to 9, with 1,313 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 79 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 240 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 950 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,313 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,277 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,246 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,011 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 913 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 692 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 721 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 628 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 619 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 532 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 431 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 337 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 215 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 110 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 79 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 79 | 0.69% |
| Total | 11,393 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taugtog grew from 745 in 1990 to 14,122 in 2020, an increase of 13,377 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.62%, or an increase of 2,729 people, from the previous population of 11,393 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 745 | – | |
| 10,561 | 64.34% | |
| 11,767 | 2.35% | |
| 13,364 | 1.77% | |
| 12,981 | -1.05% | |
| 11,393 | -2.45% | |
| 14,122 | 4.62% |
Location
Taugtog is situated at approximately 15.3047, 120.0408, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.3 meters or 73.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taugtog 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.