Tawagan Norte, 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) | 3,201 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8725, 123.4799 (7° 52' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.5 meters (44.3 feet) |
Tawagan Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Labangan, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,201. This represented 7.23% of the total population of Labangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawagan Norte in the 2015 Census was 2,841 broken down into 613 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | 385 | 5.68 | |
| 2,466 | 489 | 5.04 | |
| 2,596 | 570 | 4.55 | |
| 2,690 | 634 | 4.24 | |
| 2,772 | 646 | 4.29 | |
| 2,841 | 613 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawagan Norte is 10 to 14, with 318 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 300 | 10.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 318 | 11.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 264 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 230 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 168 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 165 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 146 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 183 | 6.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 133 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.84% |
| Total | 2,841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawagan Norte grew from 2,188 in 1990 to 3,201 in 2020, an increase of 1,013 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 360 people, from the previous population of 2,841 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,188 | – | |
| 2,466 | 2.27% | |
| 2,596 | 1.11% | |
| 2,690 | 0.49% | |
| 2,772 | 1.10% | |
| 2,841 | 0.47% | |
| 3,201 | 2.54% |
Location
Tawagan Norte is situated at approximately 7.8725, 123.4799, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.5 meters or 44.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawagan Norte shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Dalapang, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lantian, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- New Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Sang-an, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Santa Cruz, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lenienza, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Manga, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Kalasan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tulawas, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bulanit, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tawagan Sur, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.