Cumaron, Municipality of Midsalip, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Midsalip |
| Postal code | 7021 |
| Population (2020) | 1,322 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0133, 123.3130 (8° 1' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 438.2 meters (1,437.6 feet) |
Cumaron is a barangay in the municipality of Midsalip, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,322. This represented 3.92% of the total population of Midsalip.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cumaron in the 2015 Census was 1,179 broken down into 256 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 137 | 4.78 | |
| 925 | 169 | 5.47 | |
| 880 | 172 | 5.12 | |
| 969 | 196 | 4.94 | |
| 978 | 217 | 4.51 | |
| 1,179 | 256 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cumaron is 5 to 9, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 3.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 13.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 157 | 13.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 12.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 4.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 4.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,179 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cumaron grew from 655 in 1990 to 1,322 in 2020, an increase of 667 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.44%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 1,179 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 655 | – | |
| 925 | 6.68% | |
| 880 | -1.06% | |
| 969 | 1.34% | |
| 978 | 0.34% | |
| 1,179 | 3.62% | |
| 1,322 | 2.44% |
Location
Cumaron is situated at approximately 8.0133, 123.3130, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 438.2 meters or 1,437.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cumaron 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.