Bolingan, Municipality of Talusan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Talusan |
| Postal code | 7012 |
| Population (2020) | 838 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Coordinates | 7.3432, 122.8943 (7° 21' North, 122° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.4 meters (57.1 feet) |
Bolingan is a barangay in the municipality of Talusan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 838. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Talusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolingan in the 2015 Census was 823 broken down into 138 households or an average of 5.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 40 | 5.15 | |
| 416 | 68 | 6.12 | |
| 545 | 101 | 5.40 | |
| 734 | 125 | 5.87 | |
| 663 | 129 | 5.14 | |
| 823 | 138 | 5.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolingan is 1 to 4, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 5.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 14.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 12.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 12.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 1.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.36% |
| Total | 823 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bolingan grew from 206 in 1990 to 838 in 2020, an increase of 632 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 823 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 416 | 14.07% | |
| 545 | 5.96% | |
| 734 | 4.19% | |
| 663 | -3.64% | |
| 823 | 4.20% | |
| 838 | 0.38% |
Location
Bolingan is situated at approximately 7.3432, 122.8943, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.4 meters or 57.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolingan 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.