Singatong, Municipality of Katipunan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Katipunan |
| Postal code | 7109 |
| Population (2020) | 1,206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4584, 123.2922 (8° 28' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.6 meters (248.0 feet) |
Singatong is a barangay in the municipality of Katipunan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,206. This represented 2.70% of the total population of Katipunan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Singatong in the 2015 Census was 1,438 broken down into 268 households or an average of 5.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,091 | 197 | 5.54 | |
| 1,224 | 222 | 5.51 | |
| 1,311 | 239 | 5.49 | |
| 1,307 | 242 | 5.40 | |
| 1,420 | 254 | 5.59 | |
| 1,438 | 268 | 5.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Singatong is 10 to 14, with 228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 12.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 14.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 228 | 15.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 6.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 4.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 4.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Singatong grew from 1,091 in 1990 to 1,206 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.64%, or a decrease of 232 people, from the previous population of 1,438 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,091 | – | |
| 1,224 | 2.18% | |
| 1,311 | 1.48% | |
| 1,307 | -0.04% | |
| 1,420 | 3.06% | |
| 1,438 | 0.24% | |
| 1,206 | -3.64% |
Location
Singatong is situated at approximately 8.4584, 123.2922, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.6 meters or 248.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Singatong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Loyuran, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Biniray, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Santo Niño, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Miatan, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sanao, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sinuyak, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Matam, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Nanginan, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.