Wakat, 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) | 368 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0063, 123.4611 (8° 0' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 262.5 meters (861.2 feet) |
Wakat 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 368. This represented 1.35% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wakat in the 2015 Census was 380 broken down into 103 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 69 | 4.64 | |
| 311 | 73 | 4.26 | |
| 319 | 80 | 3.99 | |
| 342 | 85 | 4.02 | |
| 368 | 93 | 3.96 | |
| 380 | 103 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wakat is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 11.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 12.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 8.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 7.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 6.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 7.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.05% |
| Total | 380 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wakat grew from 320 in 1990 to 368 in 2020, an increase of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.67%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 380 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 311 | -0.53% | |
| 319 | 0.55% | |
| 342 | 0.96% | |
| 368 | 2.70% | |
| 380 | 0.61% | |
| 368 | -0.67% |
Location
Wakat is situated at approximately 8.0063, 123.4611, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 262.5 meters or 861.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wakat shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Gapasan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- San Fernando, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bambong Diut, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Paradise, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Poblacion, 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.