Dasawao, Municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Shariff Saydona Mustapha |
| Postal code | 9635 |
| Population (2020) | 1,540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9966, 124.5524 (6° 60' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.2 meters (253.3 feet) |
Dasawao is a barangay in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,540. This represented 6.14% of the total population of Shariff Saydona Mustapha.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dasawao in the 2015 Census was 1,335 broken down into 250 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,299 | 343 | 3.79 | |
| 1,601 | 400 | 4.00 | |
| 1,823 | 314 | 5.81 | |
| 2,126 | 436 | 4.88 | |
| 1,471 | 275 | 5.35 | |
| 1,335 | 250 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dasawao is 1 to 4, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 218 | 16.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 15.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.15% |
| Total | 1,335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dasawao grew from 1,299 in 1990 to 1,540 in 2020, an increase of 241 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.05%, or an increase of 205 people, from the previous population of 1,335 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,299 | – | |
| 1,601 | 3.99% | |
| 1,823 | 2.82% | |
| 2,126 | 2.14% | |
| 1,471 | -12.55% | |
| 1,335 | -1.83% | |
| 1,540 | 3.05% |
Location
Dasawao is situated at approximately 6.9966, 124.5524, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.2 meters or 253.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dasawao 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.