New Compostela, Municipality of Damulog, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Damulog |
| Postal code | 8721 |
| Population (2020) | 1,240 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5049, 124.9294 (7° 30' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 303.1 meters (994.4 feet) |
New Compostela is a barangay in the municipality of Damulog, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,240. This represented 3.15% of the total population of Damulog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Compostela in the 2015 Census was 1,265 broken down into 257 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | 172 | 5.16 | |
| 923 | 179 | 5.16 | |
| 962 | 220 | 4.37 | |
| 987 | 212 | 4.66 | |
| 1,066 | 243 | 4.39 | |
| 1,265 | 257 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Compostela is 10 to 14, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 9.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 10.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 11.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,265 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Compostela grew from 888 in 1990 to 1,240 in 2020, an increase of 352 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 1,265 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 888 | – | |
| 923 | 0.73% | |
| 962 | 0.89% | |
| 987 | 0.35% | |
| 1,066 | 2.84% | |
| 1,265 | 3.31% | |
| 1,240 | -0.42% |
Location
New Compostela is situated at approximately 7.5049, 124.9294, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 303.1 meters or 994.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Compostela 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.