La Fortuna, Municipality of Dumingag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Dumingag |
| Postal code | 7028 |
| Population (2020) | 796 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1488, 123.2897 (8° 9' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 297.4 meters (975.7 feet) |
La Fortuna is a barangay in the municipality of Dumingag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 796. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Dumingag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Fortuna in the 2015 Census was 737 broken down into 147 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 86 | 4.45 | |
| 579 | 113 | 5.12 | |
| 557 | 105 | 5.30 | |
| 607 | 117 | 5.19 | |
| 686 | 129 | 5.32 | |
| 737 | 147 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Fortuna is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 15.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 3.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.36% |
| Total | 737 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Fortuna grew from 383 in 1990 to 796 in 2020, an increase of 413 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 737 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | – | |
| 579 | 8.05% | |
| 557 | -0.83% | |
| 607 | 1.19% | |
| 686 | 4.55% | |
| 737 | 1.37% | |
| 796 | 1.63% |
Location
La Fortuna is situated at approximately 8.1488, 123.2897, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 297.4 meters or 975.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Fortuna 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.