Nopulan, 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) | 1,070 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1755, 123.5268 (8° 11' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 386.5 meters (1,268.0 feet) |
Nopulan is a barangay in the municipality of Josefina, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,070. This represented 8.77% of the total population of Josefina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nopulan in the 2015 Census was 1,020 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 105 | 4.88 | |
| 663 | 120 | 5.53 | |
| 724 | 145 | 4.99 | |
| 874 | 172 | 5.08 | |
| 948 | 194 | 4.89 | |
| 1,020 | 206 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nopulan is 20 to 24, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 11.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 9.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.69% |
| Total | 1,020 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nopulan grew from 512 in 1990 to 1,070 in 2020, an increase of 558 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,020 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 663 | 4.96% | |
| 724 | 1.91% | |
| 874 | 2.63% | |
| 948 | 3.00% | |
| 1,020 | 1.40% | |
| 1,070 | 1.01% |
Location
Nopulan is situated at approximately 8.1755, 123.5268, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 386.5 meters or 1,268.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nopulan 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.