Cabatangan, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 17,812 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9507, 122.0551 (6° 57' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.5 meters (372.4 feet) |
Cabatangan is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,812. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabatangan in the 2015 Census was 13,666 broken down into 3,088 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,942 | 549 | 5.36 | |
| 1,847 | 372 | 4.97 | |
| 5,384 | 1,076 | 5.00 | |
| 8,592 | 1,737 | 4.95 | |
| 9,944 | 2,175 | 4.57 | |
| 13,666 | 3,088 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabatangan is 15 to 19, with 1,505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 58 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 319 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,237 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,442 | 10.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,417 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,505 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,306 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,125 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 970 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,072 | 7.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 868 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 650 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 572 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 419 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 331 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 205 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 123 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 61 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 58 | 0.42% |
| Total | 13,680 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabatangan grew from 2,942 in 1990 to 17,812 in 2020, an increase of 14,870 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.71%, or an increase of 4,132 people, from the previous population of 13,680 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,942 | – | |
| 1,847 | -8.35% | |
| 5,384 | 25.78% | |
| 8,670 | 6.79% | |
| 9,944 | 5.12% | |
| 13,680 | 6.26% | |
| 17,812 | 5.71% |
Location
Cabatangan is situated at approximately 6.9507, 122.0551, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.5 meters or 372.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cabatangan 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.