Ecuan, 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) | 432 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0781, 123.2838 (8° 5' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 290.0 meters (951.4 feet) |
Ecuan is a barangay in the municipality of Midsalip, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 432. This represented 1.28% of the total population of Midsalip.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ecuan in the 2015 Census was 436 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 51 | 5.22 | |
| 341 | 64 | 5.33 | |
| 348 | 66 | 5.27 | |
| 378 | 63 | 6.00 | |
| 405 | 93 | 4.35 | |
| 436 | 104 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Ecuan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 4.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 12.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.69% |
| Total | 436 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ecuan grew from 266 in 1990 to 432 in 2020, an increase of 166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 436 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | – | |
| 341 | 4.76% | |
| 348 | 0.44% | |
| 378 | 1.15% | |
| 405 | 2.54% | |
| 436 | 1.41% | |
| 432 | -0.19% |
Location
Ecuan is situated at approximately 8.0781, 123.2838, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 290.0 meters or 951.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ecuan 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.