Payag, Municipality of Malangas, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Malangas |
| Postal code | 7038 |
| Population (2020) | 693 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5939, 123.0070 (7° 36' North, 123° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.1 meters (315.3 feet) |
Payag is a barangay in the municipality of Malangas, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 693. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Malangas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Payag in the 2015 Census was 639 broken down into 198 households or an average of 3.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 825 | 154 | 5.36 | |
| 668 | 135 | 4.95 | |
| 867 | 167 | 5.19 | |
| 873 | 165 | 5.29 | |
| 714 | 158 | 4.52 | |
| 639 | 198 | 3.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Payag is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 12.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 7.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 6.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 7.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 6.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.56% |
| Total | 639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Payag fell from 825 in 1990 to 693 in 2020, a decrease of 132 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 639 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 825 | – | |
| 668 | -3.88% | |
| 867 | 5.75% | |
| 873 | 0.10% | |
| 714 | -7.06% | |
| 639 | -2.09% | |
| 693 | 1.72% |
Location
Payag is situated at approximately 7.5939, 123.0070, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.1 meters or 315.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Payag 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.