Makuguihon, 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) | 4,121 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0921, 123.4822 (8° 6' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.5 meters (60.7 feet) |
Makuguihon, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,121. This represented 7.75% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Makuguihon in the 2015 Census was 4,238 broken down into 944 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,602 | 473 | 5.50 | |
| 2,941 | 565 | 5.21 | |
| 3,354 | 650 | 5.16 | |
| 3,677 | 711 | 5.17 | |
| 3,694 | 912 | 4.05 | |
| 4,238 | 944 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makuguihon is 15 to 19, with 532 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 92 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 323 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 409 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 406 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 532 | 12.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 447 | 10.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 363 | 8.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 288 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 269 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 240 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 213 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 182 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 170 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 123 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 58 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.75% |
| Total | 4,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makuguihon grew from 2,616 in 1990 to 4,121 in 2020, an increase of 1,505 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 162 people, from the previous population of 4,283 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,616 | – | |
| 2,948 | 2.26% | |
| 3,387 | 3.02% | |
| 3,677 | 1.14% | |
| 3,699 | 0.22% | |
| 4,283 | 2.83% | |
| 4,121 | -0.81% |
Location
Makuguihon is situated at approximately 8.0921, 123.4822, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.5 meters or 60.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Makuguihon 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.