Tabalong, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 601 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7994, 119.9391 (15° 48' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
Tabalong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 601. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabalong in the 2015 Census was 593 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 93 | 5.81 | |
| 538 | 103 | 5.22 | |
| 649 | 121 | 5.36 | |
| 576 | 118 | 4.88 | |
| 561 | 124 | 4.52 | |
| 593 | 141 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabalong is 1 to 4, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 11.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 8.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.84% |
| Total | 593 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabalong grew from 540 in 1990 to 601 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.28%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 593 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | – | |
| 538 | -0.07% | |
| 649 | 4.10% | |
| 576 | -1.63% | |
| 561 | -0.96% | |
| 593 | 1.06% | |
| 601 | 0.28% |
Location
Tabalong is situated at approximately 15.7994, 119.9391, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tabalong 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.