Babagan, Municipality of South Ubian, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | South Ubian |
| Postal code | 7504 |
| Population (2020) | 680 |
| Coordinates | 5.2011, 120.5867 (5° 12' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Babagan is a barangay in the municipality of South Ubian, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 680. This represented 2.30% of the total population of South Ubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babagan in the 2015 Census was 699 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 81 | 4.99 | |
| 436 | 100 | 4.36 | |
| 635 | 118 | 5.38 | |
| 909 | 175 | 5.19 | |
| 770 | 149 | 5.17 | |
| 699 | 140 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babagan is 1 to 4, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 5.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 145 | 20.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 7.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 5.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 4.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 3.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 12.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 10.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 10.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 3.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.29% |
| Total | 699 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Babagan grew from 404 in 1990 to 680 in 2020, an increase of 276 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 699 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | – | |
| 436 | 1.44% | |
| 635 | 8.40% | |
| 909 | 5.07% | |
| 770 | -5.86% | |
| 699 | -1.82% | |
| 680 | -0.58% |
Location
Babagan is situated at approximately 5.2011, 120.5867. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babagan 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.