Tamar, Municipality of Talayan, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Talayan |
| Postal code | 9612 |
| Population (2020) | 2,586 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9605, 124.3300 (6° 58' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.0 meters (131.2 feet) |
Tamar is a barangay in the municipality of Talayan, in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,586. This represented 7.57% of the total population of Talayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamar in the 2015 Census was 2,027 broken down into 318 households or an average of 6.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | 112 | 5.89 | |
| 721 | 150 | 4.81 | |
| 768 | 141 | 5.45 | |
| 1,353 | 268 | 5.05 | |
| 810 | 132 | 6.14 | |
| 2,027 | 318 | 6.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tamar is 1 to 4, with 341 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 3.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 341 | 16.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 326 | 16.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 295 | 14.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 222 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 4.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 1.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 1.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.35% |
| Total | 2,027 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamar grew from 660 in 1990 to 2,586 in 2020, an increase of 1,926 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.26%, or an increase of 559 people, from the previous population of 2,027 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 660 | – | |
| 721 | 1.67% | |
| 768 | 1.36% | |
| 1,353 | 8.12% | |
| 810 | -17.03% | |
| 2,027 | 19.08% | |
| 2,586 | 5.26% |
Location
Tamar is situated at approximately 6.9605, 124.3300, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.0 meters or 131.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamar shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bagoenged, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Tenonggos, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Ganasi, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte
- Brar, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur
- Kedati, Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Ahan, Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Marader, Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Timbaluan, Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Biarong, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
- Fukol, Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.