Songcuya, Municipality of Diplahan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Diplahan |
| Postal code | 7039 |
| Population (2020) | 1,087 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7195, 122.9667 (7° 43' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.9 meters (98.1 feet) |
Songcuya is a barangay in the municipality of Diplahan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,087. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Diplahan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Songcuya in the 2015 Census was 975 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 111 | 5.77 | |
| 721 | 129 | 5.59 | |
| 650 | 119 | 5.46 | |
| 830 | 172 | 4.83 | |
| 920 | 190 | 4.84 | |
| 975 | 243 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Songcuya is 5 to 9, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 15.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 7.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.64% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.51% |
| Total | 975 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Songcuya grew from 640 in 1990 to 1,087 in 2020, an increase of 447 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 112 people, from the previous population of 975 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 721 | 2.26% | |
| 650 | -2.20% | |
| 830 | 3.43% | |
| 920 | 3.82% | |
| 975 | 1.11% | |
| 1,087 | 2.32% |
Location
Songcuya is situated at approximately 7.7195, 122.9667, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.9 meters or 98.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Songcuya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Maniha, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Minsulao, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Balingasan, Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Mejo, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Tinongtongan, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Lobing, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Goling, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Lindang, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
- Luop, Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.