Wilben, Municipality of Sergio Osmeña Sr., Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sergio Osmeña Sr. |
| Postal code | 7108 |
| Population (2020) | 420 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3021, 123.4606 (8° 18' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 396.3 meters (1,300.2 feet) |
Wilben is a barangay in the municipality of Sergio Osmeña Sr., in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 420. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Sergio Osmeña Sr..
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wilben in the 2015 Census was 500 broken down into 77 households or an average of 6.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 53 | 5.72 | |
| 268 | 50 | 5.36 | |
| 312 | 66 | 4.73 | |
| 360 | 88 | 4.09 | |
| 520 | 120 | 4.33 | |
| 500 | 77 | 6.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wilben is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 8.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 7.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 2.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.80% |
| Total | 500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wilben grew from 303 in 1990 to 420 in 2020, an increase of 117 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.60%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | – | |
| 268 | -2.27% | |
| 312 | 3.31% | |
| 360 | 1.99% | |
| 520 | 14.32% | |
| 500 | -0.74% | |
| 420 | -3.60% |
Location
Wilben is situated at approximately 8.3021, 123.4606, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 396.3 meters or 1,300.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wilben 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.