Josefina, 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) | 820 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5413, 123.1086 (7° 32' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.2 meters (168.0 feet) |
Josefina is a barangay in the municipality of Margosatubig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 820. This represented 2.12% of the total population of Margosatubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Josefina in the 2015 Census was 1,332 broken down into 316 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681 | 133 | 5.12 | |
| 899 | 164 | 5.48 | |
| 1,092 | 190 | 5.75 | |
| 1,099 | 198 | 5.55 | |
| 1,128 | 211 | 5.35 | |
| 1,332 | 316 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Josefina is 10 to 14, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 8.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 6.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 86 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,332 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Josefina grew from 681 in 1990 to 820 in 2020, an increase of 139 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.71%, or a decrease of 512 people, from the previous population of 1,332 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 681 | – | |
| 899 | 5.34% | |
| 1,092 | 4.26% | |
| 1,099 | 0.09% | |
| 1,128 | 0.95% | |
| 1,332 | 3.22% | |
| 820 | -9.71% |
Location
Josefina is situated at approximately 7.5413, 123.1086, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.2 meters or 168.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Josefina 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.