Waling‑waling, Municipality of Vincenzo A. Sagun, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Vincenzo A. Sagun |
| Postal code | 7036 |
| Population (2020) | 1,818 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4782, 123.1679 (7° 29' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.8 meters (215.9 feet) |
Waling‑waling is a barangay in the municipality of Vincenzo A. Sagun, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,818. This represented 7.32% of the total population of Vincenzo A. Sagun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Waling-waling in the 2015 Census was 1,768 broken down into 404 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,710 | 325 | 5.26 | |
| 1,677 | 295 | 5.68 | |
| 1,753 | 330 | 5.31 | |
| 1,706 | 378 | 4.51 | |
| 1,759 | 385 | 4.57 | |
| 1,768 | 404 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Waling-waling is 5 to 9, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 12.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 184 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 166 | 9.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 3.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Waling-waling grew from 1,710 in 1990 to 1,818 in 2020, an increase of 108 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,768 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,710 | – | |
| 1,677 | -0.36% | |
| 1,753 | 0.95% | |
| 1,706 | -0.37% | |
| 1,759 | 1.12% | |
| 1,768 | 0.10% | |
| 1,818 | 0.59% |
Location
Waling‑waling is situated at approximately 7.4782, 123.1679, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.8 meters or 215.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Waling‑waling 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.