Topocon, Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sultan Naga Dimaporo |
| Postal code | 9215 |
| Population (2020) | 947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8339, 123.7438 (7° 50' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 268.3 meters (880.2 feet) |
Topocon, formerly Capocgo, is a barangay in the municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 947. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Sultan Naga Dimaporo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Topocon in the 2015 Census was 1,009 broken down into 220 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | 26 | 5.46 | |
| 221 | 36 | 6.14 | |
| 703 | 143 | 4.92 | |
| 818 | 157 | 5.21 | |
| 841 | 205 | 4.10 | |
| 1,009 | 220 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Topocon is 5 to 9, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 12.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 15.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 10.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 9.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 2.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,009 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Topocon grew from 142 in 1990 to 947 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.33%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 1,009 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | – | |
| 221 | 8.64% | |
| 703 | 28.16% | |
| 818 | 2.11% | |
| 841 | 1.01% | |
| 1,009 | 3.53% | |
| 947 | -1.33% |
Location
Topocon is situated at approximately 7.8339, 123.7438, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 268.3 meters or 880.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Topocon 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.