Guiwan, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 13,231 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9289, 122.0923 (6° 56' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Guiwan is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,231. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guiwan in the 2015 Census was 14,239 broken down into 3,207 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,944 | 1,785 | 5.57 | |
| 11,109 | 2,135 | 5.20 | |
| 12,317 | 2,407 | 5.12 | |
| 15,258 | 2,681 | 5.69 | |
| 15,323 | 3,308 | 4.63 | |
| 14,239 | 3,207 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guiwan is 15 to 19, with 1,505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 108 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 247 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 915 | 6.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,232 | 8.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,242 | 8.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,505 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,420 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,283 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,134 | 7.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,064 | 7.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 912 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 761 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 643 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 609 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 553 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 351 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 199 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 124 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 108 | 0.76% |
| Total | 14,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guiwan grew from 9,944 in 1990 to 13,231 in 2020, an increase of 3,287 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.63%, or a decrease of 1,071 people, from the previous population of 14,302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,944 | – | |
| 11,109 | 2.10% | |
| 12,317 | 2.24% | |
| 15,258 | 3.00% | |
| 15,323 | 0.15% | |
| 14,302 | -1.30% | |
| 13,231 | -1.63% |
Location
Guiwan is situated at approximately 6.9289, 122.0923, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guiwan 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.