Boyugan West, Municipality of Kumalarang, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Kumalarang |
| Postal code | 7013 |
| Population (2020) | 1,732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7407, 123.0991 (7° 44' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Boyugan West is a barangay in the municipality of Kumalarang, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,732. This represented 5.88% of the total population of Kumalarang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boyugan West in the 2015 Census was 1,799 broken down into 355 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 842 | 165 | 5.10 | |
| 891 | 178 | 5.01 | |
| 1,253 | 224 | 5.59 | |
| 1,387 | 249 | 5.57 | |
| 1,671 | 320 | 5.22 | |
| 1,799 | 355 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boyugan West is 5 to 9, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 195 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 13.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 228 | 12.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 201 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 169 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 90 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 2.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 1.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boyugan West grew from 842 in 1990 to 1,732 in 2020, an increase of 890 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 67 people, from the previous population of 1,799 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 842 | – | |
| 891 | 1.07% | |
| 1,253 | 7.58% | |
| 1,387 | 1.41% | |
| 1,671 | 7.02% | |
| 1,799 | 1.42% | |
| 1,732 | -0.80% |
Location
Boyugan West is situated at approximately 7.7407, 123.0991, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boyugan West 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.