Mecolong, Municipality of Dumalinao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dumalinao |
| Postal code | 7015 |
| Population (2020) | 1,281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7922, 123.3847 (7° 48' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.5 meters (848.1 feet) |
Mecolong is a barangay in the municipality of Dumalinao, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,281. This represented 3.89% of the total population of Dumalinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mecolong in the 2015 Census was 1,212 broken down into 262 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,172 | 228 | 5.14 | |
| 804 | 160 | 5.03 | |
| 976 | 193 | 5.06 | |
| 1,078 | 200 | 5.39 | |
| 1,101 | 234 | 4.71 | |
| 1,212 | 262 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mecolong is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 13.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.40% |
| Total | 1,212 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mecolong grew from 1,172 in 1990 to 1,281 in 2020, an increase of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.17%, or an increase of 69 people, from the previous population of 1,212 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,172 | – | |
| 804 | -6.82% | |
| 976 | 4.24% | |
| 1,078 | 1.38% | |
| 1,101 | 0.77% | |
| 1,212 | 1.85% | |
| 1,281 | 1.17% |
Location
Mecolong is situated at approximately 7.7922, 123.3847, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.5 meters or 848.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mecolong 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.