Dinganen, Municipality of Buldon, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Buldon |
| Postal code | 9615 |
| Population (2020) | 4,546 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4095, 124.4136 (7° 25' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.8 meters (425.8 feet) |
Dinganen is a barangay in the municipality of Buldon, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,546. This represented 11.46% of the total population of Buldon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dinganen in the 2015 Census was 3,900 broken down into 605 households or an average of 6.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,227 | 538 | 6.00 | |
| 3,434 | 646 | 5.32 | |
| 3,984 | 696 | 5.72 | |
| 5,215 | 912 | 5.72 | |
| 2,029 | 330 | 6.15 | |
| 3,900 | 605 | 6.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dinganen is 5 to 9, with 572 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 111 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 429 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 572 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 493 | 12.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 378 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 362 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 305 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 311 | 7.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 264 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 154 | 3.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 146 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 111 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.25% |
| Total | 3,966 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dinganen grew from 3,227 in 1990 to 4,546 in 2020, an increase of 1,319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.91%, or an increase of 580 people, from the previous population of 3,966 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,227 | – | |
| 3,434 | 1.17% | |
| 3,985 | 3.24% | |
| 5,215 | 3.78% | |
| 2,029 | -29.08% | |
| 3,966 | 13.61% | |
| 4,546 | 2.91% |
Location
Dinganen is situated at approximately 7.4095, 124.4136, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.8 meters or 425.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dinganen 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.