Maragang, 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) | 1,810 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8502, 123.2593 (7° 51' North, 123° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 279.7 meters (917.6 feet) |
Maragang is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbao, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,810. This represented 8.35% of the total population of Tigbao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maragang in the 2015 Census was 1,752 broken down into 415 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | 255 | 5.71 | |
| 1,458 | 270 | 5.40 | |
| 1,485 | 252 | 5.89 | |
| 1,615 | 281 | 5.75 | |
| 1,645 | 340 | 4.84 | |
| 1,752 | 415 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maragang is 5 to 9, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 214 | 12.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 12.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 12.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 7.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 7.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 7.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 90 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,752 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maragang grew from 1,455 in 1990 to 1,810 in 2020, an increase of 355 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 1,752 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | – | |
| 1,458 | 0.04% | |
| 1,485 | 0.39% | |
| 1,615 | 1.16% | |
| 1,645 | 0.67% | |
| 1,752 | 1.21% | |
| 1,810 | 0.69% |
Location
Maragang is situated at approximately 7.8502, 123.2593, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 279.7 meters or 917.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maragang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Diana Countryside, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Timolan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tigbao, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Nilo, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Libayoy, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Busol, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Nilo, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Limas, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lacupayan, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.