Bobongan, 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) | 1,302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9948, 123.4642 (7° 60' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 265.7 meters (871.7 feet) |
Bobongan 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 1,302. This represented 4.77% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bobongan in the 2015 Census was 1,284 broken down into 259 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 995 | 189 | 5.26 | |
| 1,136 | 220 | 5.16 | |
| 1,269 | 234 | 5.42 | |
| 1,410 | 238 | 5.92 | |
| 1,430 | 319 | 4.48 | |
| 1,284 | 259 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bobongan is 5 to 9, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.09% |
| Total | 1,284 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bobongan grew from 995 in 1990 to 1,302 in 2020, an increase of 307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 1,284 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 995 | – | |
| 1,136 | 2.51% | |
| 1,269 | 2.40% | |
| 1,410 | 1.46% | |
| 1,430 | 0.51% | |
| 1,284 | -2.03% | |
| 1,302 | 0.29% |
Location
Bobongan is situated at approximately 7.9948, 123.4642, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 265.7 meters or 871.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bobongan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gapasan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Laperian, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sapa Anding, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Wakat, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Sambulawan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Poblacion, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.