Tongbato, Municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Ungkaya Pukan |
| Population (2020) | 2,094 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4499, 122.0989 (6° 27' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 159.7 meters (523.9 feet) |
Tongbato is a barangay in the municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,094. This represented 8.72% of the total population of Ungkaya Pukan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tongbato in the 2015 Census was 1,446 broken down into 220 households or an average of 6.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,019 | 177 | 5.76 | |
| 1,140 | 184 | 6.20 | |
| 1,411 | 237 | 5.95 | |
| 1,965 | 633 | 3.10 | |
| 1,371 | 210 | 6.53 | |
| 1,446 | 220 | 6.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tongbato is 5 to 9, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 237 | 16.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 255 | 17.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 15.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 3.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 2.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 1.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 1.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.35% |
| Total | 1,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tongbato grew from 1,019 in 1990 to 2,094 in 2020, an increase of 1,075 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.11%, or an increase of 648 people, from the previous population of 1,446 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,019 | – | |
| 1,140 | 2.12% | |
| 1,411 | 4.68% | |
| 1,965 | 4.67% | |
| 1,371 | -12.28% | |
| 1,446 | 1.02% | |
| 2,094 | 8.11% |
Location
Tongbato is situated at approximately 6.4499, 122.0989, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 159.7 meters or 523.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tongbato shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.