Switch Yakal, Municipality of Lantawan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Lantawan |
| Postal code | 7301 |
| Population (2020) | 1,176 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6025, 121.9273 (6° 36' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 243.5 meters (798.9 feet) |
Switch Yakal is a barangay in the municipality of Lantawan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,176. This represented 3.79% of the total population of Lantawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Switch Yakal in the 2015 Census was 1,056 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963 | 170 | 5.66 | |
| 947 | 211 | 4.49 | |
| 1,080 | 244 | 4.43 | |
| 1,382 | 309 | 4.47 | |
| 944 | 209 | 4.52 | |
| 1,056 | 235 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Switch Yakal is 10 to 14, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 7.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.28% |
| Total | 1,056 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Switch Yakal grew from 963 in 1990 to 1,176 in 2020, an increase of 213 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.29%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,056 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 963 | – | |
| 947 | -0.31% | |
| 1,080 | 2.86% | |
| 1,382 | 3.46% | |
| 944 | -12.95% | |
| 1,056 | 2.16% | |
| 1,176 | 2.29% |
Location
Switch Yakal is situated at approximately 6.6025, 121.9273, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 243.5 meters or 798.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Switch Yakal 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.