Tama, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 9015 |
| Population (2020) | 758 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8792, 125.2462 (8° 53' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 104.5 meters (342.8 feet) |
Tama is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 758. This represented 2.06% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tama in the 2015 Census was 720 broken down into 107 households or an average of 6.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 54 | 7.26 | |
| 426 | 79 | 5.39 | |
| 458 | 89 | 5.15 | |
| 671 | 112 | 5.99 | |
| 736 | 135 | 5.45 | |
| 720 | 107 | 6.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tama is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 3.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 13.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 18.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 3.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 3.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 1.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tama grew from 392 in 1990 to 758 in 2020, an increase of 366 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 720 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | – | |
| 426 | 1.57% | |
| 458 | 1.57% | |
| 671 | 5.41% | |
| 736 | 3.42% | |
| 720 | -0.42% | |
| 758 | 1.09% |
Location
Tama is situated at approximately 8.8792, 125.2462, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 104.5 meters or 342.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tama 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.