Pugwan, 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) | 1,057 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1224, 123.3894 (8° 7' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.7 feet) |
Pugwan is a barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,057. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Mahayag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pugwan in the 2015 Census was 1,012 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 948 | 199 | 4.76 | |
| 975 | 190 | 5.13 | |
| 945 | 172 | 5.49 | |
| 961 | 196 | 4.90 | |
| 1,024 | 209 | 4.90 | |
| 1,012 | 248 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pugwan is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 12.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 8.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,012 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pugwan grew from 948 in 1990 to 1,057 in 2020, an increase of 109 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.92%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 1,012 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 948 | – | |
| 975 | 0.53% | |
| 945 | -0.67% | |
| 961 | 0.23% | |
| 1,024 | 2.34% | |
| 1,012 | -0.22% | |
| 1,057 | 0.92% |
Location
Pugwan is situated at approximately 8.1224, 123.3894, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pugwan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Santa Cruz, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Timonan, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tungawan, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur
- Kabuhi, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bag-ong Balamban, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bag-ong Oroquieta, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lantawan, Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Salug Daku, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.