Commonwealth, 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) | 1,036 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9754, 123.5339 (7° 59' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 296.6 meters (973.1 feet) |
Commonwealth is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,036. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Commonwealth in the 2015 Census was 1,006 broken down into 241 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 | 170 | 4.85 | |
| 895 | 186 | 4.81 | |
| 993 | 188 | 5.28 | |
| 813 | 194 | 4.19 | |
| 947 | 234 | 4.05 | |
| 1,006 | 241 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Commonwealth is 10 to 14, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 10.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 9.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 7.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.69% |
| Total | 1,006 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Commonwealth grew from 825 in 1990 to 1,036 in 2020, an increase of 211 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 1,006 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 825 | – | |
| 895 | 1.54% | |
| 993 | 2.25% | |
| 813 | -2.72% | |
| 947 | 5.71% | |
| 1,006 | 1.16% | |
| 1,036 | 0.62% |
Location
Commonwealth is situated at approximately 7.9754, 123.5339, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 296.6 meters or 973.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Commonwealth 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.