Motong, 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) | 463 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5274, 122.1408 (7° 32' North, 122° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.6 meters (93.8 feet) |
Motong is a barangay in the municipality of Sirawai, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 463. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Sirawai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Motong in the 2015 Census was 421 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 68 | 4.22 | |
| 397 | 60 | 6.62 | |
| 247 | 44 | 5.61 | |
| 294 | 72 | 4.08 | |
| 370 | 101 | 3.66 | |
| 421 | 95 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Motong is 20 to 24, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 11.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 9.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 12.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 10.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 1.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.24% |
| Total | 421 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Motong grew from 287 in 1990 to 463 in 2020, an increase of 176 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.02%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 421 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | – | |
| 397 | 6.27% | |
| 247 | -9.67% | |
| 294 | 2.43% | |
| 370 | 8.73% | |
| 421 | 2.49% | |
| 463 | 2.02% |
Location
Motong is situated at approximately 7.5274, 122.1408, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.6 meters or 93.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Motong 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.