Limas, Municipality of Tigbao, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Tigbao |
| Postal code | 7043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,116 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8259, 123.2863 (7° 50' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 339.3 meters (1,113.2 feet) |
Limas is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbao, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,116. This represented 5.15% of the total population of Tigbao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Limas in the 2015 Census was 924 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 755 | 143 | 5.28 | |
| 814 | 163 | 4.99 | |
| 893 | 175 | 5.10 | |
| 972 | 177 | 5.49 | |
| 918 | 185 | 4.96 | |
| 924 | 190 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Limas is 10 to 14, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 14.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 6.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.54% |
| Total | 924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Limas grew from 755 in 1990 to 1,116 in 2020, an increase of 361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.05%, or an increase of 192 people, from the previous population of 924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 755 | – | |
| 814 | 1.42% | |
| 893 | 2.01% | |
| 972 | 1.18% | |
| 918 | -2.06% | |
| 924 | 0.12% | |
| 1,116 | 4.05% |
Location
Limas is situated at approximately 7.8259, 123.2863, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 339.3 meters or 1,113.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Limas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- New Tuburan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Timolan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Maragang, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Guinlin, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Longmot, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lacupayan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Begong, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Magting, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur
- Datagan, 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.