Tuyang, 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) | 3,930 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9309, 121.1408 (5° 56' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.5 meters (175.5 feet) |
Tuyang is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,930. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuyang in the 2015 Census was 2,053 broken down into 321 households or an average of 6.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | 248 | 4.75 | |
| 1,426 | 254 | 5.61 | |
| 1,492 | 249 | 5.99 | |
| 1,886 | 259 | 7.28 | |
| 1,576 | 256 | 6.16 | |
| 2,053 | 321 | 6.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuyang is 5 to 9, with 387 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 255 | 12.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 387 | 18.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 330 | 16.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 6.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 151 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 3.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 2.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,053 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuyang grew from 1,177 in 1990 to 3,930 in 2020, an increase of 2,753 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 14.65%, or an increase of 1,877 people, from the previous population of 2,053 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | – | |
| 1,426 | 3.66% | |
| 1,492 | 0.97% | |
| 1,886 | 3.28% | |
| 1,576 | -6.33% | |
| 2,053 | 5.16% | |
| 3,930 | 14.65% |
Location
Tuyang is situated at approximately 5.9309, 121.1408, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.5 meters or 175.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tuyang 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.