Minanga, Municipality of Sirawai, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sirawai |
| Postal code | 7121 |
| Population (2020) | 262 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5209, 122.0964 (7° 31' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Minanga is a barangay in the municipality of Sirawai, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 262. This represented 0.84% of the total population of Sirawai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Minanga in the 2015 Census was 230 broken down into 36 households or an average of 6.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 62 | 5.79 | |
| 152 | 25 | 6.08 | |
| 150 | 34 | 4.41 | |
| 176 | 47 | 3.74 | |
| 194 | 52 | 3.73 | |
| 230 | 36 | 6.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Minanga is 5 to 9, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 18.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 11.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 5.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.43% |
| Total | 230 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Minanga fell from 359 in 1990 to 262 in 2020, a decrease of 97 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.78%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 230 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 152 | -14.87% | |
| 150 | -0.28% | |
| 176 | 2.23% | |
| 194 | 3.61% | |
| 230 | 3.29% | |
| 262 | 2.78% |
Location
Minanga is situated at approximately 7.5209, 122.0964, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Minanga 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.