Legarda 2, Municipality of Dinas, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dinas |
| Postal code | 7030 |
| Population (2020) | 1,790 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6444, 123.2987 (7° 39' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 182.2 meters (597.8 feet) |
Legarda 2 is a barangay in the municipality of Dinas, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,790. This represented 4.93% of the total population of Dinas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Legarda 2 in the 2015 Census was 1,707 broken down into 394 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | 218 | 5.55 | |
| 1,245 | 248 | 5.02 | |
| 1,400 | 281 | 4.98 | |
| 1,519 | 306 | 4.96 | |
| 1,572 | 337 | 4.66 | |
| 1,707 | 394 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Legarda 2 is 5 to 9, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 8.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 206 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 196 | 11.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 5.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 6.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,707 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Legarda 2 grew from 1,210 in 1990 to 1,790 in 2020, an increase of 580 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,707 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,210 | – | |
| 1,245 | 0.54% | |
| 1,400 | 2.55% | |
| 1,519 | 1.13% | |
| 1,572 | 1.26% | |
| 1,707 | 1.58% | |
| 1,790 | 1.00% |
Location
Legarda 2 is situated at approximately 7.6444, 123.2987, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 182.2 meters or 597.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Legarda 2 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sagacad, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- West Migpulao, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Betinan, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur
- Langilan, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur
- Legarda 1, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Legarda 3, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Limonan, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur
- Poblacion, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur
- Beray, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.