Puya, Municipality of Datu Paglas, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Paglas |
| Postal code | 9617 |
| Population (2020) | 893 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7245, 124.8852 (6° 43' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.8 meters (215.9 feet) |
Puya is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Paglas, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 893. This represented 2.65% of the total population of Datu Paglas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puya in the 2015 Census was 705 broken down into 125 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 84 | 4.76 | |
| 457 | 88 | 5.19 | |
| 526 | 88 | 5.98 | |
| 622 | 111 | 5.60 | |
| 463 | 85 | 5.45 | |
| 705 | 125 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puya is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 4.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 11.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 9.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 12.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 12.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 11.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 3.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 6.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.57% |
| Total | 705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puya grew from 400 in 1990 to 893 in 2020, an increase of 493 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.10%, or an increase of 188 people, from the previous population of 705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | – | |
| 457 | 2.53% | |
| 526 | 3.06% | |
| 622 | 2.34% | |
| 463 | -10.19% | |
| 705 | 8.33% | |
| 893 | 5.10% |
Location
Puya is situated at approximately 6.7245, 124.8852, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.8 meters or 215.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puya 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.