Tuca, Municipality of Bayang, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Bayang |
| Postal code | 9309 |
| Population (2020) | 1,013 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7994, 124.2007 (7° 48' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 710.1 meters (2,329.7 feet) |
Tuca, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bayang, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,013. This represented 3.61% of the total population of Bayang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuca in the 2015 Census was 821 broken down into 115 households or an average of 7.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 671 | 107 | 6.27 | |
| 684 | 84 | 8.14 | |
| 699 | 89 | 7.85 | |
| 994 | 126 | 7.89 | |
| 634 | 89 | 7.12 | |
| 821 | 115 | 7.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuca is 15 to 19, with 220 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 4.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 7.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 220 | 26.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 16.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 1.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 9.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 821 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuca grew from 671 in 1990 to 1,013 in 2020, an increase of 342 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.52%, or an increase of 192 people, from the previous population of 821 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 671 | – | |
| 684 | 0.36% | |
| 699 | 0.47% | |
| 994 | 4.98% | |
| 634 | -15.10% | |
| 821 | 5.04% | |
| 1,013 | 4.52% |
Location
Tuca is situated at approximately 7.7994, 124.2007, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 710.1 meters or 2,329.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tuca 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.