Pling, 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) | 838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7359, 123.0362 (7° 44' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 198.5 meters (651.2 feet) |
Pling is a barangay in the municipality of Buug, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 838. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Buug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pling in the 2015 Census was 729 broken down into 182 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | 112 | 5.65 | |
| 547 | 101 | 5.42 | |
| 586 | 130 | 4.51 | |
| 619 | 142 | 4.36 | |
| 671 | 150 | 4.47 | |
| 729 | 182 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pling is 10 to 14, with 86 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 | 27 | 3.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 11.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 10.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.69% |
| Total | 729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pling grew from 633 in 1990 to 838 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 729 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | – | |
| 547 | -2.70% | |
| 586 | 1.49% | |
| 619 | 0.76% | |
| 671 | 2.98% | |
| 729 | 1.59% | |
| 838 | 2.98% |
Location
Pling is situated at approximately 7.7359, 123.0362, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 198.5 meters or 651.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pling 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.