Piyahan, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,638 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9599, 120.9046 (5° 58' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.5 meters (221.5 feet) |
Piyahan is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,638. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Piyahan in the 2015 Census was 1,555 broken down into 239 households or an average of 6.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | 190 | 5.58 | |
| 1,155 | 225 | 5.13 | |
| 1,211 | 230 | 5.27 | |
| 1,961 | 308 | 6.37 | |
| 1,476 | 226 | 6.53 | |
| 1,555 | 239 | 6.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Piyahan is 5 to 9, with 343 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 10.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 343 | 22.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 244 | 15.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 8.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 4.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 4.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 8.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 6.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 3.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 1.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,555 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Piyahan grew from 1,061 in 1990 to 1,638 in 2020, an increase of 577 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,555 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | – | |
| 1,155 | 1.60% | |
| 1,211 | 1.02% | |
| 1,961 | 6.87% | |
| 1,476 | -9.83% | |
| 1,555 | 1.00% | |
| 1,638 | 1.10% |
Location
Piyahan is situated at approximately 5.9599, 120.9046, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.5 meters or 221.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Piyahan 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.