New Lituban, Municipality of Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Siocon |
| Postal code | 7120 |
| Population (2020) | 1,880 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7105, 122.1722 (7° 43' North, 122° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
New Lituban is a barangay in the municipality of Siocon, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,880. This represented 3.87% of the total population of Siocon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Lituban in the 2015 Census was 1,775 broken down into 363 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 195 | 5.57 | |
| 1,215 | 234 | 5.19 | |
| 1,435 | 289 | 4.97 | |
| 1,391 | 300 | 4.64 | |
| 1,657 | 328 | 5.05 | |
| 1,775 | 363 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Lituban is 5 to 9, with 210 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 11.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 188 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 9.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 92 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,775 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Lituban grew from 1,086 in 1990 to 1,880 in 2020, an increase of 794 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 1,775 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | – | |
| 1,215 | 2.13% | |
| 1,437 | 3.66% | |
| 1,391 | -0.45% | |
| 1,678 | 7.07% | |
| 1,775 | 1.08% | |
| 1,880 | 1.22% |
Location
New Lituban is situated at approximately 7.7105, 122.1722, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Lituban 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.