Diongan, Municipality of Siayan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Siayan |
| Postal code | 7113 |
| Population (2020) | 2,624 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1603, 123.1289 (8° 10' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 93.1 meters (305.4 feet) |
Diongan is a barangay in the municipality of Siayan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,624. This represented 7.24% of the total population of Siayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Diongan in the 2015 Census was 2,420 broken down into 546 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | 337 | 5.30 | |
| 2,243 | 432 | 5.19 | |
| 2,112 | 416 | 5.08 | |
| 2,365 | 488 | 4.85 | |
| 2,605 | 553 | 4.71 | |
| 2,420 | 546 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Diongan is 5 to 9, with 346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 283 | 11.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 346 | 14.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 297 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 213 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 178 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 3.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.50% |
| Total | 2,420 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Diongan grew from 1,787 in 1990 to 2,624 in 2020, an increase of 837 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 204 people, from the previous population of 2,420 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,787 | – | |
| 2,243 | 4.35% | |
| 2,117 | -1.23% | |
| 2,365 | 1.54% | |
| 2,605 | 3.58% | |
| 2,420 | -1.39% | |
| 2,624 | 1.72% |
Location
Diongan is situated at approximately 8.1603, 123.1289, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 93.1 meters or 305.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Diongan 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.