Dimayon, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8838, 124.3454 (7° 53' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 708.9 meters (2,325.8 feet) |
Dimayon is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 750. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dimayon in the 2015 Census was 710 broken down into 104 households or an average of 6.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 54 | 5.31 | |
| 344 | 52 | 6.62 | |
| 404 | 50 | 8.08 | |
| 1,084 | 122 | 8.89 | |
| 662 | 83 | 7.98 | |
| 710 | 104 | 6.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dimayon is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 8.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 14.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 13.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 10.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 8.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 10.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 710 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dimayon grew from 287 in 1990 to 750 in 2020, an increase of 463 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 40 people, from the previous population of 710 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | – | |
| 344 | 3.45% | |
| 404 | 3.51% | |
| 1,084 | 14.58% | |
| 662 | -16.43% | |
| 710 | 1.34% | |
| 750 | 1.16% |
Location
Dimayon is situated at approximately 7.8838, 124.3454, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 708.9 meters or 2,325.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dimayon 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.