Salawagan, 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) | 1,208 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8351, 123.0273 (7° 50' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.7 feet) |
Salawagan is a barangay in the municipality of Bayog, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,208. This represented 3.50% of the total population of Bayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salawagan in the 2015 Census was 1,110 broken down into 249 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | 194 | 4.72 | |
| 1,158 | 222 | 5.22 | |
| 1,093 | 224 | 4.88 | |
| 1,148 | 211 | 5.44 | |
| 1,096 | 242 | 4.53 | |
| 1,110 | 249 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salawagan is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 10.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 8.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 7.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.17% |
| Total | 1,110 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salawagan grew from 991 in 1990 to 1,208 in 2020, an increase of 217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.80%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,110 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 991 | – | |
| 1,158 | 2.96% | |
| 1,093 | -1.23% | |
| 1,148 | 0.68% | |
| 1,096 | -1.67% | |
| 1,110 | 0.24% | |
| 1,208 | 1.80% |
Location
Salawagan is situated at approximately 7.8351, 123.0273, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salawagan 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.