Banting, Municipality of Tapul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Tapul |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Population (2020) | 1,006 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tapul |
| Coordinates | 5.6999, 120.8858 (5° 42' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Banting is a barangay in the municipality of Tapul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,006. This represented 4.84% of the total population of Tapul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banting in the 2015 Census was 677 broken down into 113 households or an average of 5.99 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 64 | 5.13 | |
| 402 | 75 | 5.36 | |
| 480 | 87 | 5.52 | |
| 806 | 144 | 5.60 | |
| 633 | 109 | 5.81 | |
| 677 | 113 | 5.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banting is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 12.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 15.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 16.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 12.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 4.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 7.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 677 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banting grew from 328 in 1990 to 1,006 in 2020, an increase of 678 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 8.69%, or an increase of 329 people, from the previous population of 677 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | – | |
| 402 | 3.88% | |
| 480 | 3.88% | |
| 806 | 7.41% | |
| 633 | -8.42% | |
| 677 | 1.29% | |
| 1,006 | 8.69% |
Location
Banting is situated at approximately 5.6999, 120.8858, in the island of Tapul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banting 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.