Daku, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 8419 |
| Population (2020) | 507 |
| Coordinates | 9.7418, 126.1575 (9° 45' North, 126° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Daku is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 507. This represented 2.22% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Daku in the 2015 Census was 335 broken down into 74 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 45 | 5.07 | |
| 321 | 61 | 5.26 | |
| 287 | 52 | 5.52 | |
| 311 | 64 | 4.86 | |
| 368 | 77 | 4.78 | |
| 335 | 74 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Daku is 10 to 14, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 10.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 11.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 4.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 6.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.19% |
| Total | 335 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Daku grew from 228 in 1990 to 507 in 2020, an increase of 279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.11%, or an increase of 172 people, from the previous population of 335 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | – | |
| 321 | 6.62% | |
| 287 | -2.37% | |
| 311 | 1.11% | |
| 368 | 6.32% | |
| 335 | -1.77% | |
| 507 | 9.11% |
Location
Daku is situated at approximately 9.7418, 126.1575. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Daku 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.