Delusom, Municipality of Mahayag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Mahayag |
| Postal code | 7026 |
| Population (2020) | 1,478 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1492, 123.4507 (8° 9' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 107.0 meters (351.0 feet) |
Delusom is a barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,478. This represented 3.06% of the total population of Mahayag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Delusom in the 2015 Census was 1,516 broken down into 300 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,067 | 209 | 5.11 | |
| 1,104 | 228 | 4.84 | |
| 1,338 | 255 | 5.25 | |
| 1,432 | 273 | 5.25 | |
| 1,509 | 317 | 4.76 | |
| 1,516 | 300 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Delusom is 5 to 9, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 11.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 169 | 11.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,516 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Delusom grew from 1,087 in 1990 to 1,478 in 2020, an increase of 391 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,516 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | – | |
| 1,110 | 0.39% | |
| 1,338 | 4.09% | |
| 1,432 | 0.94% | |
| 1,509 | 1.92% | |
| 1,516 | 0.09% | |
| 1,478 | -0.53% |
Location
Delusom is situated at approximately 8.1492, 123.4507, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 107.0 meters or 351.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Delusom 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.