Oyan, City of Dapitan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| City | Dapitan |
| Postal code | 7101 |
| Population (2020) | 790 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5849, 123.4105 (8° 35' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.7 meters (51.5 feet) |
Oyan is a barangay in the city of Dapitan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 790. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Dapitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Oyan in the 2015 Census was 859 broken down into 196 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 | 164 | 5.01 | |
| 882 | 172 | 5.13 | |
| 743 | 158 | 4.70 | |
| 758 | 167 | 4.54 | |
| 942 | 208 | 4.53 | |
| 859 | 196 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oyan is 5 to 9, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.81% |
| Total | 859 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oyan fell from 821 in 1990 to 790 in 2020, a decrease of 31 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.75%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 859 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 821 | – | |
| 882 | 1.35% | |
| 743 | -3.61% | |
| 758 | 0.28% | |
| 942 | 8.23% | |
| 859 | -1.74% | |
| 790 | -1.75% |
Location
Oyan is situated at approximately 8.5849, 123.4105, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.7 meters or 51.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Oyan 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.