Datu, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 8420 |
| Population (2020) | 666 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.8702, 126.0648 (9° 52' North, 126° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Datu is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 666. This represented 6.42% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu in the 2015 Census was 564 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 68 | 6.37 | |
| 445 | 74 | 6.01 | |
| 490 | 97 | 5.05 | |
| 380 | 78 | 4.87 | |
| 570 | 120 | 4.75 | |
| 564 | 131 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu is 5 to 9, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 14.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 7.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 6.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 3.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.60% |
| Total | 564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu grew from 433 in 1990 to 666 in 2020, an increase of 233 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.56%, or an increase of 102 people, from the previous population of 564 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 433 | – | |
| 445 | 0.51% | |
| 490 | 2.09% | |
| 380 | -3.45% | |
| 570 | 15.90% | |
| 564 | -0.20% | |
| 666 | 3.56% |
Location
Datu is situated at approximately 9.8702, 126.0648, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Datu shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Macapagal, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
- Jaboy, Pilar, Surigao del Norte
- Dayaohay, Pilar, Surigao del Norte
- Katipunan, Pilar, Surigao del Norte
- Asinan (Poblacion), Pilar, Surigao del Norte
- San Roque, Pilar, Surigao del Norte
- Santo Niño, San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
- Bagakay (Alburo), Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
- Jamoyaon, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.