Pingalay, 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) | 982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6905, 123.1523 (7° 41' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.1 meters (210.3 feet) |
Pingalay is a barangay in the municipality of Lapuyan, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 982. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Lapuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pingalay in the 2015 Census was 861 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448 | 95 | 4.72 | |
| 552 | 118 | 4.68 | |
| 638 | 131 | 4.87 | |
| 639 | 149 | 4.29 | |
| 829 | 167 | 4.96 | |
| 861 | 189 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pingalay is 5 to 9, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 3.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 11.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 7.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 2.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.51% |
| Total | 861 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pingalay grew from 448 in 1990 to 982 in 2020, an increase of 534 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.81%, or an increase of 121 people, from the previous population of 861 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 448 | – | |
| 552 | 3.99% | |
| 638 | 3.15% | |
| 639 | 0.02% | |
| 829 | 9.94% | |
| 861 | 0.72% | |
| 982 | 2.81% |
Location
Pingalay is situated at approximately 7.6905, 123.1523, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.1 meters or 210.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pingalay 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.