Igasan, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,475 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0884, 121.1002 (6° 5' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.6 meters (51.2 feet) |
Igasan is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,475. This represented 1.85% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igasan in the 2015 Census was 1,469 broken down into 299 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 586 | 124 | 4.73 | |
| 610 | 150 | 4.07 | |
| 947 | 173 | 5.47 | |
| 1,242 | 254 | 4.89 | |
| 1,082 | 240 | 4.51 | |
| 1,469 | 299 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igasan is 10 to 14, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 9.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 10.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 9.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,469 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igasan grew from 586 in 1990 to 1,475 in 2020, an increase of 889 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,469 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 586 | – | |
| 610 | 0.75% | |
| 947 | 9.89% | |
| 1,242 | 3.81% | |
| 1,082 | -4.90% | |
| 1,469 | 5.99% | |
| 1,475 | 0.09% |
Location
Igasan is situated at approximately 6.0884, 121.1002, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igasan 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.