Eastern 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) | 933 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9917, 123.4821 (7° 60' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 289.4 meters (949.5 feet) |
Eastern 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 933. This represented 3.42% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Eastern Bobongan in the 2015 Census was 915 broken down into 222 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 689 | 125 | 5.51 | |
| 759 | 142 | 5.35 | |
| 845 | 171 | 4.94 | |
| 918 | 196 | 4.68 | |
| 939 | 228 | 4.12 | |
| 915 | 222 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Eastern Bobongan is 15 to 19, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 6.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 8.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 4.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 6.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.98% |
| Total | 915 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Eastern Bobongan grew from 689 in 1990 to 933 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 915 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 689 | – | |
| 759 | 1.83% | |
| 845 | 2.33% | |
| 918 | 1.15% | |
| 939 | 0.83% | |
| 915 | -0.49% | |
| 933 | 0.41% |
Location
Eastern Bobongan is situated at approximately 7.9917, 123.4821, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 289.4 meters or 949.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Eastern Bobongan 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.