Alang‑alang, Municipality of Tambulig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Tambulig |
| Postal code | 7025 |
| Population (2020) | 1,206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0708, 123.5009 (8° 4' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.4 feet) |
Alang‑alang is a barangay in the municipality of Tambulig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,206. This represented 3.22% of the total population of Tambulig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alang-alang in the 2015 Census was 1,266 broken down into 290 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 89 | 6.07 | |
| 642 | 123 | 5.22 | |
| 658 | 130 | 5.06 | |
| 744 | 156 | 4.77 | |
| 803 | 168 | 4.78 | |
| 1,266 | 290 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alang-alang is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 10.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 9.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,266 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alang-alang grew from 540 in 1990 to 1,206 in 2020, an increase of 666 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.02%, or a decrease of 60 people, from the previous population of 1,266 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | – | |
| 642 | 3.29% | |
| 658 | 0.53% | |
| 744 | 1.71% | |
| 803 | 2.82% | |
| 1,266 | 9.05% | |
| 1,206 | -1.02% |
Location
Alang‑alang is situated at approximately 8.0708, 123.5009, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alang‑alang 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.