Tongmageng, Municipality of Sitangkai, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Sitangkai |
| Postal code | 7506 |
| Population (2020) | 2,407 |
| Coordinates | 4.6996, 119.3959 (4° 42' North, 119° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Tongmageng is a barangay in the municipality of Sitangkai, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,407. This represented 6.45% of the total population of Sitangkai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tongmageng in the 2015 Census was 2,194 broken down into 394 households or an average of 5.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,094 | 250 | 4.38 | |
| 1,069 | 292 | 3.66 | |
| 1,333 | 270 | 4.94 | |
| 1,710 | 336 | 5.09 | |
| 1,352 | 260 | 5.20 | |
| 2,194 | 394 | 5.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tongmageng is 5 to 9, with 370 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 3.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 326 | 14.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 370 | 16.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 260 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 8.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 5.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 132 | 6.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 7.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 2.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.59% |
| Total | 2,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tongmageng grew from 1,094 in 1990 to 2,407 in 2020, an increase of 1,313 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.97%, or an increase of 213 people, from the previous population of 2,194 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,094 | – | |
| 1,069 | -0.43% | |
| 1,333 | 4.85% | |
| 1,710 | 3.49% | |
| 1,352 | -8.20% | |
| 2,194 | 9.66% | |
| 2,407 | 1.97% |
Location
Tongmageng is situated at approximately 4.6996, 119.3959, in the island of Tumindao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tongmageng 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.