Upper Nilo, 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) | 1,012 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8403, 123.2466 (7° 50' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 324.5 meters (1,064.6 feet) |
Upper Nilo is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbao, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,012. This represented 4.67% of the total population of Tigbao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Nilo in the 2015 Census was 967 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 84 | 5.13 | |
| 850 | 158 | 5.38 | |
| 766 | 128 | 5.98 | |
| 827 | 138 | 5.99 | |
| 886 | 165 | 5.37 | |
| 967 | 221 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Nilo is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 13.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 5.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.80% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Nilo grew from 431 in 1990 to 1,012 in 2020, an increase of 581 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 431 | – | |
| 850 | 13.57% | |
| 766 | -2.21% | |
| 827 | 1.06% | |
| 905 | 3.34% | |
| 997 | 1.86% | |
| 1,012 | 0.31% |
Location
Upper Nilo is situated at approximately 7.8403, 123.2466, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 324.5 meters or 1,064.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Nilo 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.