Bagong Opon, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 551 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0407, 123.4362 (8° 2' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 172.8 meters (566.9 feet) |
Bagong Opon is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 551. This represented 2.02% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Opon in the 2015 Census was 550 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 133 | 5.57 | |
| 723 | 132 | 5.48 | |
| 607 | 108 | 5.62 | |
| 661 | 114 | 5.80 | |
| 679 | 142 | 4.78 | |
| 550 | 124 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Opon is 5 to 9, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 12.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.64% |
| Total | 550 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Opon fell from 741 in 1990 to 551 in 2020, a decrease of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.04%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 550 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 741 | – | |
| 723 | -0.46% | |
| 607 | -3.68% | |
| 661 | 1.18% | |
| 679 | 0.98% | |
| 550 | -3.93% | |
| 551 | 0.04% |
Location
Bagong Opon is situated at approximately 8.0407, 123.4362, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 172.8 meters or 566.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Opon 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.