Nipa‑nipa, Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Siasi |
| Postal code | 7412 |
| Population (2020) | 826 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siasi |
| Coordinates | 5.5113, 120.8520 (5° 31' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 173.1 meters (567.9 feet) |
Nipa‑nipa is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 826. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nipa-nipa in the 2015 Census was 757 broken down into 155 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 50 | 4.80 | |
| 654 | 119 | 5.50 | |
| 680 | 111 | 6.13 | |
| 664 | 134 | 4.96 | |
| 716 | 149 | 4.81 | |
| 757 | 155 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nipa-nipa is 5 to 9, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 6.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 12.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 12.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 7.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 6.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.40% |
| Total | 757 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nipa-nipa grew from 240 in 1990 to 826 in 2020, an increase of 586 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 69 people, from the previous population of 757 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | – | |
| 654 | 20.66% | |
| 680 | 0.84% | |
| 664 | -0.33% | |
| 716 | 2.78% | |
| 757 | 1.07% | |
| 826 | 1.85% |
Location
Nipa‑nipa is situated at approximately 5.5113, 120.8520, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 173.1 meters or 567.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nipa‑nipa 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.