Montag, Municipality of Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Basilisa |
| Postal code | 8413 |
| Population (2020) | 1,349 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1150, 125.5307 (10° 7' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.9 meters (475.4 feet) |
Montag is a barangay in the municipality of Basilisa, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,349. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Basilisa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Montag in the 2015 Census was 1,963 broken down into 417 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 984 | 204 | 4.82 | |
| 995 | 178 | 5.59 | |
| 1,306 | 254 | 5.14 | |
| 1,639 | 290 | 5.65 | |
| 1,827 | 350 | 5.22 | |
| 1,963 | 417 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Montag is 20 to 24, with 214 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 5.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 8.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 202 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 208 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 214 | 10.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 196 | 9.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 135 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 2.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,963 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Montag grew from 984 in 1990 to 1,349 in 2020, an increase of 365 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.59%, or a decrease of 614 people, from the previous population of 1,963 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 984 | – | |
| 995 | 0.21% | |
| 1,306 | 6.00% | |
| 1,639 | 3.18% | |
| 1,827 | 4.03% | |
| 1,963 | 1.38% | |
| 1,349 | -7.59% |
Location
Montag is situated at approximately 10.1150, 125.5307, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.9 meters or 475.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Montag 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.