Kepeng, Municipality of Tandubas, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Tandubas |
| Postal code | 7502 |
| Population (2020) | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 5.1260, 120.3254 (5° 8' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
Kepeng is a barangay in the municipality of Tandubas, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,507. This represented 4.39% of the total population of Tandubas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kepeng in the 2015 Census was 1,243 broken down into 227 households or an average of 5.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 145 | 5.52 | |
| 906 | 148 | 6.12 | |
| 1,045 | 155 | 6.74 | |
| 1,381 | 236 | 5.85 | |
| 1,228 | 225 | 5.46 | |
| 1,243 | 227 | 5.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kepeng is 10 to 14, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 0.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 14.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 16.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 13.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 5.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 8.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 1.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 1.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kepeng grew from 801 in 1990 to 1,507 in 2020, an increase of 706 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.14%, or an increase of 264 people, from the previous population of 1,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | – | |
| 906 | 2.33% | |
| 1,045 | 3.11% | |
| 1,381 | 3.92% | |
| 1,228 | -4.18% | |
| 1,243 | 0.23% | |
| 1,507 | 4.14% |
Location
Kepeng is situated at approximately 5.1260, 120.3254, in the island of Tandubas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kepeng 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.