Diguan, City of Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Ozamiz |
| Postal code | 7200 |
| Population (2020) | 1,579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1044, 123.7674 (8° 6' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.1 meters (226.7 feet) |
Diguan is a barangay in the city of Ozamiz, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,579. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Ozamiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Diguan in the 2015 Census was 1,503 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | 189 | 5.66 | |
| 1,016 | 202 | 5.03 | |
| 1,004 | 206 | 4.87 | |
| 1,229 | 284 | 4.33 | |
| 1,451 | 326 | 4.45 | |
| 1,503 | 346 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Diguan is 10 to 14, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 10.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 7.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.20% |
| Total | 1,503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Diguan grew from 1,070 in 1990 to 1,579 in 2020, an increase of 509 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,503 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | – | |
| 1,034 | -0.64% | |
| 1,060 | 0.53% | |
| 1,229 | 2.06% | |
| 1,451 | 6.23% | |
| 1,503 | 0.67% | |
| 1,579 | 1.04% |
Location
Diguan is situated at approximately 8.1044, 123.7674, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.1 meters or 226.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Diguan 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.