Dalaon, 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) | 2,018 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1026, 123.5097 (8° 6' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 111.0 meters (364.2 feet) |
Dalaon is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,018. This represented 3.80% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dalaon in the 2015 Census was 2,051 broken down into 396 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 290 | 5.14 | |
| 1,543 | 301 | 5.13 | |
| 1,863 | 334 | 5.58 | |
| 2,014 | 401 | 5.02 | |
| 2,045 | 426 | 4.80 | |
| 2,051 | 396 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dalaon is 10 to 14, with 276 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 276 | 13.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 202 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 189 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 134 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 4.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.39% |
| Total | 2,051 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dalaon grew from 1,491 in 1990 to 2,018 in 2020, an increase of 527 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.34%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 2,051 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | – | |
| 1,543 | 0.64% | |
| 1,863 | 4.12% | |
| 2,014 | 1.08% | |
| 2,045 | 0.56% | |
| 2,051 | 0.06% | |
| 2,018 | -0.34% |
Location
Dalaon is situated at approximately 8.1026, 123.5097, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 111.0 meters or 364.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dalaon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Dimalinao, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Blancia, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sudlon, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Alang-alang, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Gabunon, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Libato, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Madasigon (Poblacion), Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Makuguihon (Poblacion), Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Maloloy-on (Poblacion), Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bogo Capalaran, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Dimalinao, 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.