West Migpulao, 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) | 868 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6364, 123.3399 (7° 38' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.7 meters (143.4 feet) |
West Migpulao is a barangay in the municipality of Dinas, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 868. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Dinas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of West Migpulao in the 2015 Census was 858 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 615 | 115 | 5.35 | |
| 692 | 132 | 5.24 | |
| 895 | 162 | 5.52 | |
| 960 | 174 | 5.52 | |
| 976 | 186 | 5.25 | |
| 858 | 185 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in West Migpulao is 15 to 19, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 9.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 12.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 12.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.05% |
| Total | 858 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of West Migpulao grew from 615 in 1990 to 868 in 2020, an increase of 253 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 858 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 615 | – | |
| 692 | 2.23% | |
| 895 | 5.67% | |
| 960 | 0.97% | |
| 976 | 0.60% | |
| 858 | -2.42% | |
| 868 | 0.24% |
Location
West Migpulao is situated at approximately 7.6364, 123.3399, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.7 meters or 143.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
West Migpulao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- East Migpulao, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Ignacio Garrata (New Mirapao), Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Old Mirapao, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Legarda 1, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Legarda 2, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Legarda 3, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Nangka, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Don Jose, 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.