Switch, 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) | 1,334 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0415, 123.4836 (8° 2' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.7 meters (84.3 feet) |
Switch 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 1,334. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Switch in the 2015 Census was 1,283 broken down into 278 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 995 | 192 | 5.18 | |
| 1,088 | 202 | 5.39 | |
| 1,047 | 200 | 5.24 | |
| 1,138 | 253 | 4.50 | |
| 1,299 | 269 | 4.83 | |
| 1,283 | 278 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Switch is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 11.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 131 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 9.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 7.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 4.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Switch grew from 995 in 1990 to 1,334 in 2020, an increase of 339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 1,283 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 995 | – | |
| 1,088 | 1.69% | |
| 1,047 | -0.82% | |
| 1,138 | 1.16% | |
| 1,299 | 4.93% | |
| 1,283 | -0.24% | |
| 1,334 | 0.82% |
Location
Switch is situated at approximately 8.0415, 123.4836, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.7 meters or 84.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Switch 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.