Communal, City of Davao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| City | Davao City |
| Postal code | 8000 |
| Population (2020) | 16,395 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1392, 125.6267 (7° 8' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 51.1 meters (167.6 feet) |
Communal is a barangay in Davao City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,395. This represented 0.92% of the total population of Davao City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Communal in the 2015 Census was 16,719 broken down into 2,540 households or an average of 6.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,940 | 532 | 5.53 | |
| 3,343 | 641 | 5.22 | |
| 4,589 | 1,000 | 4.59 | |
| 6,016 | 1,342 | 4.48 | |
| 7,399 | 1,591 | 4.65 | |
| 16,719 | 2,540 | 6.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Communal is 5 to 9, with 2,261 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 53 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 497 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,744 | 10.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,261 | 13.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,079 | 12.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,061 | 12.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,895 | 11.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,411 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,124 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 891 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 764 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 604 | 3.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 458 | 2.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 373 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 256 | 1.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 122 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 85 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 62 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 53 | 0.32% |
| Total | 16,740 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Communal grew from 2,940 in 1990 to 16,395 in 2020, an increase of 13,455 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.44%, or a decrease of 345 people, from the previous population of 16,740 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,940 | – | |
| 3,343 | 2.44% | |
| 4,621 | 7.19% | |
| 6,016 | 3.71% | |
| 7,403 | 7.84% | |
| 16,740 | 16.80% | |
| 16,395 | -0.44% |
Location
Communal is situated at approximately 7.1392, 125.6267, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 51.1 meters or 167.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Communal 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.