Opong, Municipality of Tagana-an, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tagana-An |
| Postal code | 8403 |
| Population (2020) | 966 |
| Coordinates | 9.7094, 125.6022 (9° 43' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.1 meters (65.9 feet) |
Opong is a barangay in the municipality of Tagana-An, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 966. This represented 5.58% of the total population of Tagana-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Opong in the 2015 Census was 954 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 758 | 145 | 5.23 | |
| 758 | 153 | 4.95 | |
| 816 | 161 | 5.07 | |
| 873 | 188 | 4.64 | |
| 940 | 210 | 4.48 | |
| 954 | 221 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Opong is 10 to 14, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 7.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 14.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.26% |
| Total | 954 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Opong grew from 758 in 1990 to 966 in 2020, an increase of 208 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.26%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 954 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 758 | – | |
| 758 | 0.00% | |
| 816 | 1.59% | |
| 873 | 0.94% | |
| 940 | 2.73% | |
| 954 | 0.28% | |
| 966 | 0.26% |
Location
Opong is situated at approximately 9.7094, 125.6022. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.1 meters or 65.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Opong 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.