Doña Josefa, Municipality of Laak, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Laak |
| Postal code | 8810 |
| Population (2020) | 1,043 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9470, 125.7760 (7° 57' North, 125° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.3 meters (450.5 feet) |
Doña Josefa is a barangay in the municipality of Laak, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,043. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Laak.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Doña Josefa in the 2015 Census was 820 broken down into 208 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 46 | 4.93 | |
| 451 | 82 | 5.50 | |
| 456 | 89 | 5.12 | |
| 752 | 153 | 4.92 | |
| 894 | 194 | 4.61 | |
| 820 | 208 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Doña Josefa is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 13.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 11.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.24% |
| Total | 820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Doña Josefa grew from 227 in 1990 to 1,043 in 2020, an increase of 816 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.19%, or an increase of 223 people, from the previous population of 820 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | – | |
| 451 | 13.72% | |
| 456 | 0.24% | |
| 752 | 7.14% | |
| 894 | 6.50% | |
| 820 | -1.63% | |
| 1,043 | 5.19% |
Location
Doña Josefa is situated at approximately 7.9470, 125.7760, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.3 meters or 450.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Doña Josefa 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.