Silanga, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Tangub |
| Postal code | 7214 |
| Population (2020) | 1,982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0663, 123.7666 (8° 4' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Silanga is a barangay in the city of Tangub, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,982. This represented 2.90% of the total population of Tangub.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silanga in the 2015 Census was 1,601 broken down into 350 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 796 | 143 | 5.57 | |
| 1,012 | 192 | 5.27 | |
| 1,079 | 209 | 5.16 | |
| 1,392 | 275 | 5.06 | |
| 1,491 | 311 | 4.79 | |
| 1,601 | 350 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silanga is 10 to 14, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 11.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,601 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silanga grew from 796 in 1990 to 1,982 in 2020, an increase of 1,186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.60%, or an increase of 381 people, from the previous population of 1,601 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 796 | – | |
| 1,012 | 4.60% | |
| 1,079 | 1.38% | |
| 1,392 | 3.58% | |
| 1,491 | 2.53% | |
| 1,601 | 1.36% | |
| 1,982 | 4.60% |
Location
Silanga is situated at approximately 8.0663, 123.7666, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silanga 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.