Tapian, 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) | 1,501 |
| Coordinates | 5.1579, 120.3443 (5° 9' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Tapian is a barangay in the municipality of Tandubas, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,501. This represented 4.37% of the total population of Tandubas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapian in the 2015 Census was 1,298 broken down into 214 households or an average of 6.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,450 | 244 | 5.94 | |
| 1,198 | 191 | 6.27 | |
| 1,267 | 193 | 6.56 | |
| 1,532 | 249 | 6.15 | |
| 1,333 | 220 | 6.06 | |
| 1,298 | 214 | 6.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapian is 1 to 4, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 225 | 17.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 191 | 14.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 12.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 119 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 3.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 2.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 2.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 1.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.15% |
| Total | 1,298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapian grew from 1,450 in 1990 to 1,501 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 203 people, from the previous population of 1,298 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,450 | – | |
| 1,198 | -3.51% | |
| 1,267 | 1.21% | |
| 1,532 | 2.65% | |
| 1,333 | -4.94% | |
| 1,298 | -0.51% | |
| 1,501 | 3.11% |
Location
Tapian is situated at approximately 5.1579, 120.3443, in the island of Tandubas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapian 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.