Pukay, 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) | 789 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0801, 122.7865 (8° 5' North, 122° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 196.4 meters (644.3 feet) |
Pukay is a barangay in the municipality of Salug, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 789. This represented 2.46% of the total population of Salug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pukay in the 2015 Census was 955 broken down into 257 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 716 | 129 | 5.55 | |
| 787 | 166 | 4.74 | |
| 674 | 149 | 4.52 | |
| 703 | 160 | 4.39 | |
| 955 | 222 | 4.30 | |
| 955 | 257 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pukay is 10 to 14, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 7.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 11.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 9.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 6.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.93% |
| Total | 969 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pukay grew from 716 in 1990 to 789 in 2020, an increase of 73 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.23%, or a decrease of 180 people, from the previous population of 969 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 716 | – | |
| 787 | 1.79% | |
| 674 | -3.27% | |
| 703 | 0.58% | |
| 968 | 12.35% | |
| 969 | 0.02% | |
| 789 | -4.23% |
Location
Pukay is situated at approximately 8.0801, 122.7865, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 196.4 meters or 644.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pukay 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.