Dungon, Municipality of Panglima Sugala, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Panglima Sugala |
| Postal code | 7501 |
| Population (2020) | 2,043 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Coordinates | 5.2075, 120.0992 (5° 12' North, 120° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Dungon is a barangay in the municipality of Panglima Sugala, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,043. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Panglima Sugala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dungon in the 2015 Census was 1,850 broken down into 269 households or an average of 6.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | 151 | 5.48 | |
| 890 | 181 | 4.92 | |
| 1,205 | 240 | 5.02 | |
| 1,937 | 293 | 6.61 | |
| 1,145 | 173 | 6.62 | |
| 1,850 | 269 | 6.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dungon is 5 to 9, with 271 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 243 | 13.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 271 | 14.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 12.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 6.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 132 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 8.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 1.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.32% |
| Total | 1,850 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dungon grew from 827 in 1990 to 2,043 in 2020, an increase of 1,216 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.11%, or an increase of 193 people, from the previous population of 1,850 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 827 | – | |
| 890 | 1.38% | |
| 1,205 | 6.71% | |
| 1,937 | 6.77% | |
| 1,145 | -17.42% | |
| 1,850 | 9.56% | |
| 2,043 | 2.11% |
Location
Dungon is situated at approximately 5.2075, 120.0992, in the island of Tawitawi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dungon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Kiniktal, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Adnin, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Languyan Proper (Poblacion), Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Basnunuk, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Tubig Dakula, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Jakarta (Lookan Latuan), Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Darussalam, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi
- Baliungan, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi
- Karaha, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.