Zambowood, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 12,870 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9416, 122.1334 (6° 56' North, 122° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Zambowood is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,870. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zambowood in the 2015 Census was 10,166 broken down into 2,431 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 2,597 | 518 | 5.01 | |
| 3,678 | 741 | 4.96 | |
| 6,483 | 1,402 | 4.62 | |
| 7,496 | 1,720 | 4.36 | |
| 10,166 | 2,431 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zambowood is 5 to 9, with 1,093 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 38 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 273 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 945 | 9.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,093 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,049 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 993 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 963 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 830 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 801 | 7.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 681 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 628 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 554 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 412 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 316 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 251 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 166 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 116 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 0.37% |
| Total | 10,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zambowood grew from 2,597 in 1995 to 12,870 in 2020, an increase of 10,273 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.09%, or an increase of 2,704 people, from the previous population of 10,166 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,597 | – | |
| 3,678 | 7.75% | |
| 6,483 | 8.13% | |
| 7,627 | 6.09% | |
| 10,166 | 5.62% | |
| 12,870 | 5.09% |
Location
Zambowood is situated at approximately 6.9416, 122.1334, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zambowood 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.