Tapican, Municipality of Liloy, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Liloy |
| Postal code | 7115 |
| Population (2020) | 606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0942, 122.6564 (8° 6' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.5 meters (205.1 feet) |
Tapican is a barangay in the municipality of Liloy, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 606. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Liloy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapican in the 2015 Census was 682 broken down into 171 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 588 | 102 | 5.76 | |
| 596 | 116 | 5.14 | |
| 593 | 118 | 5.03 | |
| 598 | 120 | 4.98 | |
| 569 | 138 | 4.12 | |
| 682 | 171 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapican is 5 to 9, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 6.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.17% |
| Total | 682 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapican grew from 588 in 1990 to 606 in 2020, an increase of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.46%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 682 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 588 | – | |
| 596 | 0.25% | |
| 593 | -0.11% | |
| 598 | 0.12% | |
| 569 | -1.79% | |
| 682 | 3.51% | |
| 606 | -2.46% |
Location
Tapican is situated at approximately 8.0942, 122.6564, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.5 meters or 205.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapican shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Baybay (Poblacion), Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Banigan, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- San Miguel, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Maigang, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Ganase, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Communal, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Patawag, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Fatima, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte
- Patawag, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.