Poblacion, 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) | 3,114 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0040, 123.4859 (8° 0' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.7 meters (632.2 feet) |
Poblacion 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 3,114. This represented 11.41% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 2,704 broken down into 693 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,252 | 455 | 4.95 | |
| 2,356 | 482 | 4.89 | |
| 2,330 | 497 | 4.69 | |
| 2,575 | 534 | 4.82 | |
| 2,614 | 680 | 3.84 | |
| 2,704 | 693 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 287 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 287 | 9.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 259 | 9.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 9.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 256 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 229 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 202 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 177 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 184 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 141 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 100 | 3.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.18% |
| Total | 2,873 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 2,262 in 1990 to 3,114 in 2020, an increase of 852 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 241 people, from the previous population of 2,873 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,262 | – | |
| 2,385 | 1.00% | |
| 2,368 | -0.15% | |
| 2,616 | 1.38% | |
| 2,667 | 0.71% | |
| 2,873 | 1.43% | |
| 3,114 | 1.71% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 8.0040, 123.4859, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.7 meters or 632.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Wakat, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Campo V, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Paradise, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Campo IV, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Caniangan, 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.