Damit, Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Bayog |
| Postal code | 7011 |
| Population (2020) | 2,115 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8239, 123.0015 (7° 49' North, 123° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.8 meters (120.7 feet) |
Damit is a barangay in the municipality of Bayog, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,115. This represented 6.13% of the total population of Bayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damit in the 2015 Census was 2,085 broken down into 410 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | 280 | 5.76 | |
| 1,642 | 300 | 5.47 | |
| 1,627 | 300 | 5.42 | |
| 1,771 | 339 | 5.22 | |
| 1,915 | 372 | 5.15 | |
| 2,085 | 410 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damit is 20 to 24, with 238 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 193 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 238 | 11.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 166 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.01% |
| Total | 2,085 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damit grew from 1,614 in 1990 to 2,115 in 2020, an increase of 501 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 2,085 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | – | |
| 1,642 | 0.32% | |
| 1,627 | -0.20% | |
| 1,771 | 1.18% | |
| 1,915 | 2.89% | |
| 2,085 | 1.63% | |
| 2,115 | 0.30% |
Location
Damit is situated at approximately 7.8239, 123.0015, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.8 meters or 120.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damit shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Peñaranda, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Lacnapan, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Guinoman, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Depore, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Salawagan, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balagon, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Palinta, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Balangao, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Villacastor (Galit), Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.