Waterfall, 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) | 726 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9391, 123.5661 (7° 56' North, 123° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 251.6 meters (825.4 feet) |
Waterfall is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 726. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Waterfall in the 2015 Census was 658 broken down into 182 households or an average of 3.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 72 | 5.14 | |
| 429 | 82 | 5.23 | |
| 496 | 103 | 4.82 | |
| 507 | 113 | 4.49 | |
| 573 | 136 | 4.21 | |
| 658 | 182 | 3.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Waterfall is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 10.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 6.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.61% |
| Total | 658 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Waterfall grew from 370 in 1990 to 726 in 2020, an increase of 356 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.09%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 658 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 429 | 2.81% | |
| 496 | 3.16% | |
| 507 | 0.30% | |
| 573 | 4.56% | |
| 658 | 2.67% | |
| 726 | 2.09% |
Location
Waterfall is situated at approximately 7.9391, 123.5661, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 251.6 meters or 825.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Waterfall 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.