Igat Island, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Margosatubig |
| Postal code | 7035 |
| Population (2020) | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 7.5977, 123.1208 (7° 36' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.7 meters (163.1 feet) |
Igat Island is a barangay in the municipality of Margosatubig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,110. This represented 5.46% of the total population of Margosatubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igat Island in the 2015 Census was 1,927 broken down into 448 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,477 | 261 | 5.66 | |
| 1,429 | 285 | 5.01 | |
| 1,740 | 333 | 5.23 | |
| 1,767 | 369 | 4.79 | |
| 1,785 | 362 | 4.93 | |
| 1,927 | 448 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igat Island is 5 to 9, with 266 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 229 | 11.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 266 | 13.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 261 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.57% |
| Total | 1,927 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igat Island grew from 1,477 in 1990 to 2,110 in 2020, an increase of 633 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 183 people, from the previous population of 1,927 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,477 | – | |
| 1,429 | -0.62% | |
| 1,740 | 4.31% | |
| 1,767 | 0.21% | |
| 1,785 | 0.37% | |
| 1,927 | 1.47% | |
| 2,110 | 1.93% |
Location
Igat Island is situated at approximately 7.5977, 123.1208, in the island of Igat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.7 meters or 163.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igat Island 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.