Union, Municipality of Madrid, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Madrid |
| Postal code | 8316 |
| Population (2020) | 1,308 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2693, 125.9994 (9° 16' North, 125° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Union is a barangay in the municipality of Madrid, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,308. This represented 7.85% of the total population of Madrid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Union in the 2015 Census was 1,348 broken down into 299 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,123 | 228 | 4.93 | |
| 1,045 | 217 | 4.82 | |
| 1,106 | 238 | 4.65 | |
| 1,232 | 286 | 4.31 | |
| 1,249 | 284 | 4.40 | |
| 1,348 | 299 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Union is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 3.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 3.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 2.37% |
| Total | 1,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Union grew from 1,123 in 1990 to 1,308 in 2020, an increase of 185 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.63%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,348 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,123 | – | |
| 1,045 | -1.34% | |
| 1,106 | 1.22% | |
| 1,232 | 1.50% | |
| 1,249 | 0.50% | |
| 1,348 | 1.46% | |
| 1,308 | -0.63% |
Location
Union is situated at approximately 9.2693, 125.9994, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 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.