Union, 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) | 2,949 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.7561, 126.1093 (9° 45' North, 126° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Union is a barangay in the municipality of Dapa, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,949. This represented 10.17% of the total population of Dapa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Union in the 2015 Census was 2,420 broken down into 561 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,701 | 332 | 5.12 | |
| 1,554 | 329 | 4.72 | |
| 2,218 | 420 | 5.28 | |
| 2,645 | 483 | 5.48 | |
| 2,239 | 534 | 4.19 | |
| 2,420 | 561 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Union is 10 to 14, with 315 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 11.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 315 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 201 | 8.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 6.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 5.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 151 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 162 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 129 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 120 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.53% |
| Total | 2,420 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Union grew from 1,701 in 1990 to 2,949 in 2020, an increase of 1,248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.25%, or an increase of 529 people, from the previous population of 2,420 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,701 | – | |
| 1,554 | -1.68% | |
| 2,218 | 7.93% | |
| 2,645 | 2.46% | |
| 2,239 | -5.89% | |
| 2,420 | 1.49% | |
| 2,949 | 4.25% |
Location
Union is situated at approximately 9.7561, 126.1093, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Union 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.