Taruk, Municipality of Tandubas, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Tandubas |
| Postal code | 7502 |
| Population (2020) | 1,121 |
| Coordinates | 5.2378, 120.3091 (5° 14' North, 120° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.4 meters (83.3 feet) |
Taruk is a barangay in the municipality of Tandubas, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,121. This represented 3.27% of the total population of Tandubas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taruk in the 2015 Census was 987 broken down into 148 households or an average of 6.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 105 | 4.80 | |
| 595 | 94 | 6.33 | |
| 702 | 124 | 5.66 | |
| 1,500 | 231 | 6.49 | |
| 967 | 145 | 6.67 | |
| 987 | 148 | 6.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taruk is 5 to 9, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 23.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 17.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 4.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 5.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 2.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 987 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taruk grew from 504 in 1990 to 1,121 in 2020, an increase of 617 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.72%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 987 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 504 | – | |
| 595 | 3.16% | |
| 702 | 3.61% | |
| 1,500 | 11.04% | |
| 967 | -14.77% | |
| 987 | 0.39% | |
| 1,121 | 2.72% |
Location
Taruk is situated at approximately 5.2378, 120.3091, in the island of Taruk. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.4 meters or 83.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taruk does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.