Josefina, 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) | 577 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5583, 123.2480 (7° 33' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 420.9 meters (1,380.9 feet) |
Josefina is a barangay in the municipality of Dimataling, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 577. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Dimataling.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Josefina in the 2015 Census was 693 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 74 | 5.41 | |
| 416 | 88 | 4.73 | |
| 522 | 103 | 5.07 | |
| 566 | 105 | 5.39 | |
| 590 | 124 | 4.76 | |
| 693 | 159 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Josefina is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 13.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 11.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 11.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 10.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 10.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.29% |
| Total | 693 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Josefina grew from 400 in 1990 to 577 in 2020, an increase of 177 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.78%, or a decrease of 116 people, from the previous population of 693 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | – | |
| 416 | 0.74% | |
| 522 | 4.99% | |
| 566 | 1.12% | |
| 590 | 1.52% | |
| 693 | 3.11% | |
| 577 | -3.78% |
Location
Josefina is situated at approximately 7.5583, 123.2480, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 420.9 meters or 1,380.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Josefina shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sagucan, Vincenzo A. Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur
- Grap, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Binuay, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Magahis, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lalab, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Saloagan, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- San Roque, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Baluno, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Kalian, Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sagua, Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.