Punta, City of Dipolog, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| City | Dipolog |
| Postal code | 7100 |
| Population (2020) | 3,134 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5126, 123.3146 (8° 31' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Punta is a barangay in the city of Dipolog, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,134. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Dipolog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punta in the 2015 Census was 2,900 broken down into 654 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,864 | 353 | 5.28 | |
| 2,170 | 408 | 5.32 | |
| 2,262 | 440 | 5.14 | |
| 2,482 | 483 | 5.14 | |
| 2,637 | 524 | 5.03 | |
| 2,900 | 654 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punta is 10 to 14, with 334 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 303 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 334 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 298 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 252 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 215 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 213 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 174 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 167 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 143 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 137 | 4.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,923 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Punta grew from 1,864 in 1990 to 3,134 in 2020, an increase of 1,270 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 211 people, from the previous population of 2,923 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,864 | – | |
| 2,170 | 2.89% | |
| 2,262 | 0.89% | |
| 2,482 | 1.29% | |
| 2,637 | 2.23% | |
| 2,923 | 1.98% | |
| 3,134 | 1.48% |
Location
Punta is situated at approximately 8.5126, 123.3146, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punta shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Olingan, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Jose, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Malugas, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sinaman, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Daanglungsod, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Antonio (Looy), Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Obay, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sangkol, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
- Anastacio, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.