Tongao, Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Pitogo |
| Postal code | 7033 |
| Population (2020) | 1,093 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4425, 123.3473 (7° 27' North, 123° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 151.1 meters (495.7 feet) |
Tongao is a barangay in the municipality of Pitogo, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,093. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Pitogo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tongao in the 2015 Census was 1,060 broken down into 237 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 656 | 133 | 4.93 | |
| 708 | 136 | 5.21 | |
| 842 | 161 | 5.23 | |
| 914 | 168 | 5.44 | |
| 999 | 229 | 4.36 | |
| 1,060 | 237 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tongao is 5 to 9, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 13.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,060 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tongao grew from 656 in 1990 to 1,093 in 2020, an increase of 437 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 1,060 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 656 | – | |
| 708 | 1.44% | |
| 842 | 3.79% | |
| 914 | 1.14% | |
| 999 | 3.29% | |
| 1,060 | 1.13% | |
| 1,093 | 0.65% |
Location
Tongao is situated at approximately 7.4425, 123.3473, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 151.1 meters or 495.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tongao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Colojo, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balanagan, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Poblacion (Pitogo), Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Panubigan, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tinggabulong, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
- Abong-abong, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Capisan, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Paniki-an, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Paniki-an, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.