Desin, Municipality of Piñan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Piñan |
| Postal code | 7105 |
| Population (2020) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4090, 123.4207 (8° 25' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.5 meters (408.5 feet) |
Desin is a barangay in the municipality of Piñan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Piñan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Desin in the 2015 Census was 559 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 91 | 5.58 | |
| 596 | 114 | 5.23 | |
| 411 | 90 | 4.57 | |
| 456 | 107 | 4.26 | |
| 569 | 134 | 4.25 | |
| 559 | 124 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Desin is 10 to 14, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 4.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.25% |
| Total | 559 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Desin grew from 508 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 94 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.57%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 559 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 508 | – | |
| 596 | 3.04% | |
| 411 | -7.66% | |
| 456 | 1.44% | |
| 569 | 8.39% | |
| 559 | -0.34% | |
| 602 | 1.57% |
Location
Desin is situated at approximately 8.4090, 123.4207, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.5 meters or 408.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Desin 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.