Bagong Silang, Municipality of Mabuhay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Mabuhay |
| Postal code | 7010 |
| Population (2020) | 1,596 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Coordinates | 7.3995, 122.9145 (7° 24' North, 122° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.9 meters (127.6 feet) |
Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Mabuhay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,596. This represented 4.27% of the total population of Mabuhay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 1,486 broken down into 309 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 104 | 5.19 | |
| 827 | 147 | 5.63 | |
| 1,150 | 172 | 6.69 | |
| 1,589 | 244 | 6.51 | |
| 1,765 | 298 | 5.92 | |
| 1,486 | 309 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 5 to 9, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 3.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 11.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 196 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 12.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 178 | 11.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 162 | 10.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.13% |
| Total | 1,486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang grew from 540 in 1990 to 1,596 in 2020, an increase of 1,056 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 1,486 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | – | |
| 827 | 8.31% | |
| 1,150 | 7.33% | |
| 1,589 | 4.56% | |
| 1,765 | 3.90% | |
| 1,486 | -3.22% | |
| 1,596 | 1.51% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 7.3995, 122.9145, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.9 meters or 127.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang 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.