Dipalusan, 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) | 646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0098, 123.4108 (8° 1' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 248.7 meters (815.9 feet) |
Dipalusan 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 646. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dipalusan in the 2015 Census was 629 broken down into 125 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 48 | 4.94 | |
| 384 | 74 | 5.19 | |
| 510 | 102 | 5.00 | |
| 553 | 111 | 4.98 | |
| 575 | 121 | 4.75 | |
| 629 | 125 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dipalusan is 15 to 19, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 11.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 12.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 13.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 3.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.48% |
| Total | 629 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dipalusan grew from 237 in 1990 to 646 in 2020, an increase of 409 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.56%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 629 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | – | |
| 384 | 9.46% | |
| 510 | 6.27% | |
| 553 | 1.12% | |
| 575 | 1.43% | |
| 629 | 1.72% | |
| 646 | 0.56% |
Location
Dipalusan is situated at approximately 8.0098, 123.4108, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 248.7 meters or 815.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dipalusan 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.