Sebukang, 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) | 460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1915, 123.5462 (8° 11' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 527.5 meters (1,730.6 feet) |
Sebukang is a barangay in the municipality of Josefina, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 460. This represented 3.77% of the total population of Josefina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sebukang in the 2015 Census was 447 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 40 | 5.05 | |
| 364 | 65 | 5.60 | |
| 344 | 68 | 5.06 | |
| 457 | 80 | 5.71 | |
| 513 | 110 | 4.66 | |
| 447 | 100 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sebukang is 15 to 19, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 3.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 8.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 56 | 12.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 12.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 9.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 2.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.34% |
| Total | 447 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sebukang grew from 202 in 1990 to 460 in 2020, an increase of 258 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.61%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 447 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | – | |
| 364 | 11.66% | |
| 344 | -1.20% | |
| 457 | 4.00% | |
| 513 | 4.30% | |
| 447 | -2.59% | |
| 460 | 0.61% |
Location
Sebukang is situated at approximately 8.1915, 123.5462, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 527.5 meters or 1,730.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sebukang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Maramara, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
- Bagong Clarin, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
- Maya-maya, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bogo Calabat, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Gumahan (Poblacion), Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Bagong Tudela (Poblacion), Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.