Dansal, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Lapuyan |
| Postal code | 7037 |
| Population (2020) | 839 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6453, 123.2216 (7° 39' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 171.4 meters (562.3 feet) |
Dansal is a barangay in the municipality of Lapuyan, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 839. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Lapuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dansal in the 2015 Census was 827 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 106 | 5.60 | |
| 734 | 132 | 5.56 | |
| 713 | 138 | 5.17 | |
| 743 | 153 | 4.86 | |
| 854 | 155 | 5.51 | |
| 827 | 180 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dansal is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 15.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 15.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.85% |
| Total | 827 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dansal grew from 594 in 1990 to 839 in 2020, an increase of 245 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 827 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 594 | – | |
| 734 | 4.04% | |
| 713 | -0.62% | |
| 743 | 0.57% | |
| 854 | 5.20% | |
| 827 | -0.61% | |
| 839 | 0.30% |
Location
Dansal is situated at approximately 7.6453, 123.2216, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 171.4 meters or 562.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dansal 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.