Dimasangca, Municipality of Labangan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Labangan |
| Postal code | 7017 |
| Population (2020) | 1,055 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8533, 123.5427 (7° 51' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Dimasangca is a barangay in the municipality of Labangan, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,055. This represented 2.38% of the total population of Labangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dimasangca in the 2015 Census was 849 broken down into 204 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 | 181 | 5.25 | |
| 737 | 123 | 5.99 | |
| 990 | 171 | 5.79 | |
| 1,065 | 184 | 5.79 | |
| 775 | 158 | 4.91 | |
| 849 | 204 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dimasangca is 5 to 9, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 10.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 11.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.82% |
| Total | 849 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dimasangca grew from 950 in 1990 to 1,055 in 2020, an increase of 105 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.68%, or an increase of 206 people, from the previous population of 849 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | – | |
| 737 | -4.64% | |
| 990 | 6.53% | |
| 1,065 | 1.01% | |
| 775 | -10.93% | |
| 849 | 1.75% | |
| 1,055 | 4.68% |
Location
Dimasangca is situated at approximately 7.8533, 123.5427, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dimasangca shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tabuan, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balimbingan (West Luya), Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Combo, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Luy-a, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Bayao, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Campo Islam (Poblacion), Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Campo Islam (Poblacion), Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.