Taparak, Municipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Alubijid |
| Postal code | 9018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,744 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4794, 124.4114 (8° 29' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 76.3 meters (250.3 feet) |
Taparak is a barangay in the municipality of Alubijid, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,744. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Alubijid.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taparak in the 2015 Census was 1,697 broken down into 438 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963 | 201 | 4.79 | |
| 1,116 | 238 | 4.69 | |
| 1,166 | 240 | 4.86 | |
| 1,366 | 299 | 4.57 | |
| 1,645 | 360 | 4.57 | |
| 1,697 | 438 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taparak is 5 to 9, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 168 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 11.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 8.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 6.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.12% |
| Total | 1,697 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taparak grew from 963 in 1990 to 1,744 in 2020, an increase of 781 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,697 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 963 | – | |
| 1,116 | 2.80% | |
| 1,166 | 0.94% | |
| 1,366 | 2.21% | |
| 1,645 | 7.00% | |
| 1,697 | 0.59% | |
| 1,744 | 0.58% |
Location
Taparak is situated at approximately 8.4794, 124.4114, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 76.3 meters or 250.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taparak shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sinalac, Initao, Misamis Oriental
- Calongonan, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental
- Sungay, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
- Lourdes, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
- Tugasnon, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
- Kimalok, Libertad, Misamis Oriental
- Tangcub, Libertad, Misamis Oriental
- Gregorio Pelaez (Lagutay), Gitagum, Misamis Oriental
- Taytayan, Libertad, Misamis Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.