Compostela, Municipality of Buug, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Buug |
| Postal code | 7009 |
| Population (2020) | 1,053 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7138, 123.0570 (7° 43' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 232.4 meters (762.5 feet) |
Compostela is a barangay in the municipality of Buug, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,053. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Buug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Compostela in the 2015 Census was 1,025 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 904 | 178 | 5.08 | |
| 930 | 174 | 5.34 | |
| 859 | 176 | 4.88 | |
| 880 | 183 | 4.81 | |
| 923 | 195 | 4.73 | |
| 1,025 | 235 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Compostela is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 11.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 12.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.76% |
| Total | 1,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Compostela grew from 904 in 1990 to 1,053 in 2020, an increase of 149 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,025 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 904 | – | |
| 930 | 0.53% | |
| 859 | -1.69% | |
| 880 | 0.33% | |
| 923 | 1.75% | |
| 1,025 | 2.02% | |
| 1,053 | 0.57% |
Location
Compostela is situated at approximately 7.7138, 123.0570, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 232.4 meters or 762.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Compostela 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.