Silangit, 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) | 715 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2280, 123.4770 (8° 14' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 361.6 meters (1,186.3 feet) |
Silangit is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 715. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silangit in the 2015 Census was 931 broken down into 214 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | 124 | 5.39 | |
| 819 | 164 | 4.99 | |
| 875 | 180 | 4.86 | |
| 937 | 174 | 5.39 | |
| 958 | 203 | 4.72 | |
| 931 | 214 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silangit is 10 to 14, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 3.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.43% |
| Total | 931 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silangit grew from 668 in 1990 to 715 in 2020, an increase of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.40%, or a decrease of 216 people, from the previous population of 931 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 668 | – | |
| 819 | 3.89% | |
| 875 | 1.43% | |
| 937 | 0.95% | |
| 958 | 0.81% | |
| 931 | -0.54% | |
| 715 | -5.40% |
Location
Silangit is situated at approximately 8.2280, 123.4770, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 361.6 meters or 1,186.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silangit 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.