Bemposa, Municipality of Aurora, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Aurora |
| Postal code | 7020 |
| Population (2020) | 589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9348, 123.5527 (7° 56' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 244.8 meters (803.1 feet) |
Bemposa is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 589. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bemposa in the 2015 Census was 544 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 97 | 5.18 | |
| 490 | 106 | 4.62 | |
| 537 | 109 | 4.93 | |
| 541 | 129 | 4.19 | |
| 547 | 130 | 4.21 | |
| 544 | 121 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bemposa is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 13.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 8.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.29% |
| Total | 544 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bemposa grew from 502 in 1990 to 589 in 2020, an increase of 87 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.69%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 544 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 490 | -0.45% | |
| 537 | 1.98% | |
| 541 | 0.10% | |
| 547 | 0.40% | |
| 544 | -0.10% | |
| 589 | 1.69% |
Location
Bemposa is situated at approximately 7.9348, 123.5527, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 244.8 meters or 803.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bemposa 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.