Lower Kamuntayan, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,149 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9997, 121.0959 (5° 60' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 205.0 meters (672.6 feet) |
Lower Kamuntayan is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,149. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Kamuntayan in the 2015 Census was 1,077 broken down into 176 households or an average of 6.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,090 | 200 | 5.45 | |
| 1,168 | 225 | 5.19 | |
| 1,156 | 214 | 5.40 | |
| 1,262 | 207 | 6.10 | |
| 1,075 | 176 | 6.11 | |
| 1,077 | 176 | 6.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Kamuntayan is 5 to 9, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 195 | 18.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 237 | 22.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 12.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 6.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 3.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 6.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 9.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 2.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 1.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,077 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Kamuntayan grew from 1,090 in 1990 to 1,149 in 2020, an increase of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 1,077 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,090 | – | |
| 1,168 | 1.30% | |
| 1,156 | -0.22% | |
| 1,262 | 1.22% | |
| 1,075 | -5.67% | |
| 1,077 | 0.04% | |
| 1,149 | 1.37% |
Location
Lower Kamuntayan is situated at approximately 5.9997, 121.0959, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 205.0 meters or 672.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Kamuntayan 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.