Mount Diwata, Municipality of Monkayo, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Monkayo |
| Postal code | 8805 |
| Population (2020) | 5,350 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8232, 126.1769 (7° 49' North, 126° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 822.1 meters (2,697.1 feet) |
Mount Diwata is a barangay in the municipality of Monkayo, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,350. This represented 5.70% of the total population of Monkayo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mount Diwata in the 2015 Census was 14,573 broken down into 3,356 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,070 | 1,511 | 4.68 | |
| 9,283 | 2,132 | 4.35 | |
| 16,130 | 4,858 | 3.32 | |
| 16,965 | 4,340 | 3.91 | |
| 18,045 | 4,734 | 3.81 | |
| 14,573 | 3,356 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mount Diwata is 15 to 19, with 1,953 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 379 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,673 | 11.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,895 | 12.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,682 | 11.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,953 | 13.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,439 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,274 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 967 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 788 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 822 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 765 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 483 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 263 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 151 | 1.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 0.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.03% |
| Total | 14,635 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mount Diwata fell from 7,260 in 1990 to 5,350 in 2020, a decrease of 1,910 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 19.09%, or a decrease of 9,285 people, from the previous population of 14,635 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,260 | – | |
| 9,490 | 5.15% | |
| 16,131 | 12.05% | |
| 16,965 | 0.70% | |
| 18,072 | 2.33% | |
| 14,635 | -3.94% | |
| 5,350 | -19.09% |
Location
Mount Diwata is situated at approximately 7.8232, 126.1769, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 822.1 meters or 2,697.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mount Diwata 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.