Tolon, Municipality of Rizal, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Rizal |
| Postal code | 7104 |
| Population (2020) | 870 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5403, 123.5551 (8° 32' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.7 meters (205.7 feet) |
Tolon is a barangay in the municipality of Rizal, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 870. This represented 5.78% of the total population of Rizal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tolon in the 2015 Census was 776 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 544 | 102 | 5.33 | |
| 625 | 109 | 5.73 | |
| 585 | 114 | 5.13 | |
| 677 | 132 | 5.13 | |
| 666 | 150 | 4.44 | |
| 776 | 184 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tolon is 15 to 19, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 9.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 9.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 4.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 7.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.42% |
| Total | 776 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tolon grew from 544 in 1990 to 870 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 2.44%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 776 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 544 | – | |
| 625 | 2.63% | |
| 586 | -1.37% | |
| 677 | 2.01% | |
| 672 | -0.27% | |
| 776 | 2.78% | |
| 870 | 2.44% |
Location
Tolon is situated at approximately 8.5403, 123.5551, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.7 meters or 205.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tolon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Boundary, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
- Poblacion, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
- La Esperanza, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- Napilan, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- Mitimos, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- Nangcaan, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- Birayan, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
- West Poblacion, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.