Bacayawan, Municipality of Dimataling, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dimataling |
| Postal code | 7032 |
| Population (2020) | 1,541 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5321, 123.3765 (7° 32' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.5 meters (64.0 feet) |
Bacayawan is a barangay in the municipality of Dimataling, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,541. This represented 4.92% of the total population of Dimataling.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacayawan in the 2015 Census was 1,591 broken down into 337 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 973 | 180 | 5.41 | |
| 1,024 | 180 | 5.69 | |
| 1,184 | 223 | 5.31 | |
| 1,247 | 225 | 5.54 | |
| 1,404 | 281 | 5.00 | |
| 1,591 | 337 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacayawan is 5 to 9, with 219 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 | 35 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 10.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 196 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 12.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 10.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 4.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacayawan grew from 973 in 1990 to 1,541 in 2020, an increase of 568 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,591 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 973 | – | |
| 1,024 | 0.96% | |
| 1,184 | 3.16% | |
| 1,247 | 0.72% | |
| 1,404 | 4.41% | |
| 1,591 | 2.41% | |
| 1,541 | -0.67% |
Location
Bacayawan is situated at approximately 7.5321, 123.3765, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.5 meters or 64.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacayawan 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.