San Fernando, 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) | 592 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0157, 123.4472 (8° 1' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 131.0 meters (429.8 feet) |
San Fernando 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 592. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 557 broken down into 157 households or an average of 3.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 107 | 4.86 | |
| 501 | 111 | 4.51 | |
| 493 | 113 | 4.36 | |
| 501 | 126 | 3.98 | |
| 542 | 132 | 4.11 | |
| 557 | 157 | 3.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 8.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 7.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 10.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.26% |
| Total | 557 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 520 in 1990 to 592 in 2020, an increase of 72 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 557 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 520 | – | |
| 501 | -0.69% | |
| 493 | -0.34% | |
| 501 | 0.22% | |
| 542 | 2.90% | |
| 557 | 0.52% | |
| 592 | 1.29% |
Location
San Fernando is situated at approximately 8.0157, 123.4472, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 131.0 meters or 429.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Fernando 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.