Bagong Argao, Municipality of Molave, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Molave |
| Postal code | 7023 |
| Population (2020) | 1,260 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2000, 123.5074 (8° 12' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 418.6 meters (1,373.3 feet) |
Bagong Argao is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,260. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Argao in the 2015 Census was 1,371 broken down into 274 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,065 | 233 | 4.57 | |
| 1,264 | 254 | 4.98 | |
| 1,183 | 223 | 5.30 | |
| 1,079 | 246 | 4.39 | |
| 1,300 | 292 | 4.45 | |
| 1,371 | 274 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Argao is 5 to 9, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 171 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1,371 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Argao grew from 1,079 in 1990 to 1,260 in 2020, an increase of 181 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.76%, or a decrease of 111 people, from the previous population of 1,371 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,079 | – | |
| 1,264 | 3.01% | |
| 1,219 | -0.77% | |
| 1,336 | 1.27% | |
| 1,357 | 0.57% | |
| 1,371 | 0.20% | |
| 1,260 | -1.76% |
Location
Bagong Argao is situated at approximately 8.2000, 123.5074, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 418.6 meters or 1,373.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Argao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lower Bagong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Nopulan, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bag-ong Dalaguete, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Gonosan, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Mansanas, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Dimorok, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Panagaan, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Dimorok, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.