Villacastor, 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) | 2,129 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7925, 123.0004 (7° 48' North, 123° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.0 meters (95.1 feet) |
Villacastor, formerly Galit, is a barangay in the municipality of Buug, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,129. This represented 5.54% of the total population of Buug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Villacastor in the 2015 Census was 2,160 broken down into 512 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,187 | 575 | 5.54 | |
| 2,956 | 560 | 5.28 | |
| 2,753 | 533 | 5.17 | |
| 2,296 | 463 | 4.96 | |
| 2,388 | 535 | 4.46 | |
| 2,160 | 512 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villacastor is 5 to 9, with 290 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 220 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 290 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 261 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 7.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 6.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villacastor fell from 3,187 in 1990 to 2,129 in 2020, a decrease of 1,058 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.30%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 2,160 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,187 | – | |
| 2,956 | -1.40% | |
| 2,753 | -1.51% | |
| 2,296 | -2.47% | |
| 2,388 | 1.44% | |
| 2,160 | -1.89% | |
| 2,129 | -0.30% |
Location
Villacastor is situated at approximately 7.7925, 123.0004, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.0 meters or 95.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Villacastor shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Guintuloan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Muyo, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Talairan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Damit, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Salawagan, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Balangao, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Lamare, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur
- Agutayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Guitom, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Tuno, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Manangon, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.