Barangay 8, Municipality of Dapa, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Dapa |
| Postal code | 8417 |
| Population (2020) | 211 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.7587, 126.0511 (9° 46' North, 126° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
Barangay 8, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Dapa, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 211. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Dapa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 8 in the 2015 Census was 216 broken down into 53 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 34 | 5.38 | |
| 161 | 35 | 4.60 | |
| 195 | 40 | 4.88 | |
| 136 | 30 | 4.53 | |
| 222 | 46 | 4.83 | |
| 216 | 53 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 8 is 5 to 9, with 31 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 | 3 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 14.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 12.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 5.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 6 | 2.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 4.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 6.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 6.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 4.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.93% |
| Total | 216 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 8 grew from 183 in 1990 to 211 in 2020, an increase of 28 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.49%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 216 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | – | |
| 161 | -2.37% | |
| 195 | 4.19% | |
| 136 | -4.85% | |
| 222 | 19.53% | |
| 216 | -0.52% | |
| 211 | -0.49% |
Location
Barangay 8 is situated at approximately 9.7587, 126.0511, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 8 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.