Bagong Silang, Municipality of Gutalac, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Gutalac |
| Postal code | 7118 |
| Population (2020) | 827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9538, 122.3629 (7° 57' North, 122° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 202.9 meters (665.7 feet) |
Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Gutalac, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 827. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Gutalac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 979 broken down into 197 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 87 | 5.23 | |
| 814 | 140 | 5.81 | |
| 1,005 | 176 | 5.71 | |
| 1,131 | 221 | 5.12 | |
| 1,424 | 272 | 5.24 | |
| 979 | 197 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 10 to 14, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 13.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 12.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 10.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 2.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.61% |
| Total | 979 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang grew from 455 in 1990 to 827 in 2020, an increase of 372 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.49%, or a decrease of 152 people, from the previous population of 979 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 455 | – | |
| 814 | 11.51% | |
| 1,005 | 4.62% | |
| 1,131 | 1.64% | |
| 1,424 | 8.75% | |
| 979 | -6.88% | |
| 827 | -3.49% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 7.9538, 122.3629, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 202.9 meters or 665.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang 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.