Ocasion, Municipality of Sumilao, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Sumilao |
| Postal code | 8701 |
| Population (2020) | 735 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2500, 124.9000 (8° 15' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 942.2 meters (3,091.2 feet) |
Ocasion is a barangay in the municipality of Sumilao, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 735. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Sumilao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ocasion in the 2015 Census was 591 broken down into 149 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 62 | 5.65 | |
| 513 | 92 | 5.58 | |
| 587 | 89 | 6.60 | |
| 551 | 110 | 5.01 | |
| 617 | 133 | 4.64 | |
| 591 | 149 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ocasion is 5 to 9, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 14.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 7.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 10.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 5.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.13% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ocasion grew from 350 in 1990 to 735 in 2020, an increase of 385 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.68%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | – | |
| 513 | 7.43% | |
| 587 | 2.93% | |
| 568 | -0.45% | |
| 632 | 3.96% | |
| 619 | -0.39% | |
| 735 | 3.68% |
Location
Ocasion is situated at approximately 8.2500, 124.9000, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 942.2 meters or 3,091.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ocasion 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.