Bag‑ong Kauswagan, 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) | 711 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1411, 123.5251 (8° 8' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 285.0 meters (935.0 feet) |
Bag‑ong Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Tambulig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 711. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Tambulig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bag-ong Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 672 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 98 | 5.07 | |
| 545 | 100 | 5.45 | |
| 739 | 148 | 4.99 | |
| 799 | 153 | 5.22 | |
| 807 | 173 | 4.66 | |
| 672 | 146 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bag-ong Kauswagan is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 11.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.89% |
| Total | 672 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bag-ong Kauswagan grew from 497 in 1990 to 711 in 2020, an increase of 214 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 672 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | – | |
| 545 | 1.74% | |
| 739 | 6.75% | |
| 799 | 1.08% | |
| 807 | 0.36% | |
| 672 | -3.43% | |
| 711 | 1.19% |
Location
Bag‑ong Kauswagan is situated at approximately 8.1411, 123.5251, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 285.0 meters or 935.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bag‑ong Kauswagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bag-ong Anonang, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental
- Maramara, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
- Maya-maya, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Pelocoban, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Liason, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Dimalinao, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Parasan, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bogo Calabat, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Dontulan, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.