Dawa, Municipality of Josefina, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Josefina |
| Postal code | 7027 |
| Population (2020) | 1,020 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2626, 123.5516 (8° 16' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 778.2 meters (2,553.1 feet) |
Dawa, formerly Diwa, is a barangay in the municipality of Josefina, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,020. This represented 8.36% of the total population of Josefina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dawa in the 2015 Census was 1,014 broken down into 223 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 722 | 142 | 5.08 | |
| 816 | 151 | 5.40 | |
| 840 | 179 | 4.69 | |
| 1,051 | 207 | 5.08 | |
| 1,015 | 247 | 4.11 | |
| 1,014 | 223 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dawa is 20 to 24, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 8.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 11.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 9.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,014 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dawa grew from 727 in 1990 to 1,020 in 2020, an increase of 293 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,014 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 727 | – | |
| 816 | 2.19% | |
| 840 | 0.62% | |
| 1,051 | 3.14% | |
| 1,015 | -1.26% | |
| 1,014 | -0.02% | |
| 1,020 | 0.12% |
Location
Dawa is situated at approximately 8.2626, 123.5516, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 778.2 meters or 2,553.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dawa shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bagong Clarin, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
- Tagaytay Hill, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Moradji, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Ebarle, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Litapan, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bagong Baguio, Sergio Osmeña Sr., Zamboanga del Norte
- Tinindugan, Sergio Osmeña Sr., Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.