New Dapitan, 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) | 533 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9350, 122.2871 (7° 56' North, 122° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 211.0 meters (692.2 feet) |
New Dapitan is a barangay in the municipality of Gutalac, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 533. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Gutalac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Dapitan in the 2015 Census was 390 broken down into 75 households or an average of 5.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 41 | 5.05 | |
| 368 | 72 | 5.11 | |
| 333 | 59 | 5.64 | |
| 338 | 57 | 5.93 | |
| 413 | 101 | 4.09 | |
| 390 | 75 | 5.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Dapitan is 1 to 4, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 15.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 13.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 13.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.26% |
| Total | 390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Dapitan grew from 207 in 1990 to 533 in 2020, an increase of 326 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.80%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 390 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | – | |
| 368 | 11.38% | |
| 333 | -2.12% | |
| 338 | 0.21% | |
| 413 | 7.57% | |
| 390 | -1.08% | |
| 533 | 6.80% |
Location
New Dapitan is situated at approximately 7.9350, 122.2871, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 211.0 meters or 692.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Dapitan 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.