Pacuhan, Municipality of Salug, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Salug |
| Postal code | 7114 |
| Population (2020) | 766 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0811, 122.7717 (8° 5' North, 122° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 142.3 meters (466.9 feet) |
Pacuhan is a barangay in the municipality of Salug, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 766. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Salug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pacuhan in the 2015 Census was 674 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 128 | 5.79 | |
| 730 | 134 | 5.45 | |
| 648 | 129 | 5.02 | |
| 658 | 155 | 4.25 | |
| 682 | 172 | 3.97 | |
| 674 | 163 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pacuhan is 5 to 9, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 8.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 4.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 4.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.04% |
| Total | 674 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pacuhan grew from 741 in 1990 to 766 in 2020, an increase of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.73%, or an increase of 92 people, from the previous population of 674 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 741 | – | |
| 730 | -0.28% | |
| 648 | -2.52% | |
| 658 | 0.21% | |
| 682 | 1.31% | |
| 674 | -0.22% | |
| 766 | 2.73% |
Location
Pacuhan is situated at approximately 8.0811, 122.7717, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 142.3 meters or 466.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pacuhan 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.