Tamion, 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) | 960 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5896, 123.4164 (8° 35' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.8 meters (84.6 feet) |
Tamion is a barangay in the city of Dapitan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 960. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Dapitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamion in the 2015 Census was 993 broken down into 233 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | 176 | 5.76 | |
| 990 | 192 | 5.16 | |
| 969 | 176 | 5.51 | |
| 994 | 200 | 4.97 | |
| 1,005 | 218 | 4.61 | |
| 993 | 233 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Tamion are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 10.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.61% |
| Total | 993 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamion fell from 1,013 in 1990 to 960 in 2020, a decrease of 53 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.71%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 993 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,013 | – | |
| 990 | -0.43% | |
| 969 | -0.46% | |
| 994 | 0.35% | |
| 1,005 | 0.40% | |
| 993 | -0.23% | |
| 960 | -0.71% |
Location
Tamion is situated at approximately 8.5896, 123.4164, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.8 meters or 84.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamion 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.