Tabu‑Bato, Municipality of Maimbung, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Maimbung |
| Postal code | 7409 |
| Population (2020) | 598 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9804, 120.9934 (5° 59' North, 120° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 127.8 meters (419.3 feet) |
Tabu‑Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Maimbung, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 598. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Maimbung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabu-Bato in the 2015 Census was 559 broken down into 110 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 42 | 5.05 | |
| 284 | 50 | 5.68 | |
| 430 | 70 | 6.14 | |
| 731 | 143 | 5.11 | |
| 524 | 104 | 5.04 | |
| 559 | 110 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabu-Bato is 1 to 4, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 23.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 14.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 5.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 5.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 3.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.18% |
| Total | 559 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabu-Bato grew from 212 in 1990 to 598 in 2020, an increase of 386 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 559 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | – | |
| 284 | 5.63% | |
| 430 | 9.30% | |
| 731 | 7.59% | |
| 524 | -11.41% | |
| 559 | 1.24% | |
| 598 | 1.43% |
Location
Tabu‑Bato is situated at approximately 5.9804, 120.9934, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 127.8 meters or 419.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tabu‑Bato 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.