Payag, Municipality of San Pablo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | San Pablo |
| Postal code | 7031 |
| Population (2020) | 1,190 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7220, 123.3873 (7° 43' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 98.9 meters (324.5 feet) |
Payag is a barangay in the municipality of San Pablo, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,190. This represented 4.47% of the total population of San Pablo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Payag in the 2015 Census was 1,148 broken down into 237 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 178 | 5.15 | |
| 952 | 181 | 5.26 | |
| 1,052 | 207 | 5.08 | |
| 1,141 | 221 | 5.16 | |
| 1,189 | 239 | 4.97 | |
| 1,148 | 237 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Payag is 5 to 9, with 143 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 | 19 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 11.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 12.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 12.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,148 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Payag grew from 916 in 1990 to 1,190 in 2020, an increase of 274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 1,148 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 916 | – | |
| 952 | 0.72% | |
| 1,052 | 2.16% | |
| 1,141 | 1.13% | |
| 1,189 | 1.51% | |
| 1,148 | -0.67% | |
| 1,190 | 0.76% |
Location
Payag is situated at approximately 7.7220, 123.3873, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 98.9 meters or 324.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Payag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Anonang, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Songgoy, San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lumbayao, San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tubo-Pait, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Mabuhay, San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sagacad, Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur
- Litan, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur
- Cuatro-cuatro, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Guling, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.