Marapong, Municipality of Sibutad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sibutad |
| Postal code | 7103 |
| Population (2020) | 898 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5758, 123.4904 (8° 35' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.9 meters (91.5 feet) |
Marapong is a barangay in the municipality of Sibutad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 898. This represented 5.15% of the total population of Sibutad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marapong in the 2015 Census was 876 broken down into 239 households or an average of 3.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 994 | 173 | 5.75 | |
| 979 | 195 | 5.02 | |
| 918 | 209 | 4.39 | |
| 1,085 | 237 | 4.58 | |
| 990 | 234 | 4.23 | |
| 876 | 239 | 3.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marapong is 10 to 14, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 7.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 4.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 6.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 6.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 3.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 3.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.28% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.05% |
| Total | 876 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marapong fell from 994 in 1990 to 898 in 2020, a decrease of 96 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 876 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 994 | – | |
| 979 | -0.28% | |
| 918 | -1.37% | |
| 1,085 | 2.33% | |
| 990 | -3.28% | |
| 876 | -2.30% | |
| 898 | 0.52% |
Location
Marapong is situated at approximately 8.5758, 123.4904, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.9 meters or 91.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marapong 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.