Dipolo, 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) | 3,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0660, 123.4881 (8° 4' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Dipolo is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,158. This represented 5.94% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dipolo in the 2015 Census was 2,894 broken down into 637 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,312 | 406 | 5.69 | |
| 2,185 | 409 | 5.34 | |
| 2,475 | 444 | 5.57 | |
| 2,520 | 525 | 4.80 | |
| 2,548 | 604 | 4.22 | |
| 2,894 | 637 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dipolo is 5 to 9, with 346 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 296 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 346 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 308 | 10.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 228 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 128 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 155 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 107 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.97% |
| Total | 2,894 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Dipolo grew from 2,312 in 1990 to 3,158 in 2020, an increase of 846 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 264 people, from the previous population of 2,894 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,312 | – | |
| 2,185 | -1.05% | |
| 2,475 | 2.71% | |
| 2,520 | 0.25% | |
| 2,548 | 0.40% | |
| 2,894 | 2.45% | |
| 3,158 | 1.85% |
Location
Dipolo is situated at approximately 8.0660, 123.4881, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dipolo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Blancia, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sudlon, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Katipunan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Santo Niño, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Santo Niño, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Rizal, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Guripan, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Esperanza, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Switch, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Tiparak, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balugo, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Usogan, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.