Tapian, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 7029 |
| Population (2020) | 447 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6153, 123.2590 (7° 37' North, 123° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 384.6 meters (1,261.8 feet) |
Tapian is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 447. This represented 2.25% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapian in the 2015 Census was 435 broken down into 103 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 100 | 5.52 | |
| 475 | 89 | 5.34 | |
| 288 | 61 | 4.72 | |
| 352 | 75 | 4.69 | |
| 378 | 72 | 5.25 | |
| 435 | 103 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapian is 20 to 24, with 57 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 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 11.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 10.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 13.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.61% |
| Total | 435 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapian fell from 552 in 1990 to 447 in 2020, a decrease of 105 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 435 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 552 | – | |
| 475 | -2.78% | |
| 288 | -10.17% | |
| 352 | 2.81% | |
| 378 | 2.63% | |
| 435 | 2.71% | |
| 447 | 0.57% |
Location
Tapian is situated at approximately 7.6153, 123.2590, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 384.6 meters or 1,261.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapian 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.