Singaran, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Population (2020) | 836 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4712, 123.5071 (8° 28' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 150.8 meters (494.7 feet) |
Singaran is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 836. This represented 10.30% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Singaran in the 2015 Census was 887 broken down into 173 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 882 | 169 | 5.22 | |
| 832 | 154 | 5.40 | |
| 735 | 138 | 5.33 | |
| 756 | 174 | 4.34 | |
| 757 | 177 | 4.28 | |
| 887 | 173 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Singaran is 10 to 14, with 124 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 | 11 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 13.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 12.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 4.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.68% |
| Total | 887 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Singaran fell from 882 in 1990 to 836 in 2020, a decrease of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.24%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 887 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 882 | – | |
| 832 | -1.09% | |
| 735 | -2.62% | |
| 756 | 0.39% | |
| 757 | 0.05% | |
| 887 | 3.06% | |
| 836 | -1.24% |
Location
Singaran is situated at approximately 8.4712, 123.5071, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 150.8 meters or 494.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Singaran shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mauswagon, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Jose, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Poblacion, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- New Argao, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Santa Catalina, La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sigayan, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Aseniero, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Masidlakon, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.