Semong, Municipality of Kapalong, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | Kapalong |
| Postal code | 8113 |
| Population (2020) | 3,253 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6346, 125.6516 (7° 38' North, 125° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.7 meters (117.1 feet) |
Semong, formerly Sampao, is a barangay in the municipality of Kapalong, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,253. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Kapalong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Semong in the 2015 Census was 3,788 broken down into 868 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,974 | 383 | 5.15 | |
| 2,570 | 482 | 5.33 | |
| 2,815 | 537 | 5.24 | |
| 2,791 | 539 | 5.18 | |
| 3,186 | 694 | 4.59 | |
| 3,788 | 868 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Semong is 5 to 9, with 439 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 98 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 406 | 10.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 439 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 383 | 10.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 430 | 11.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 347 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 293 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 250 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 237 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 221 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 184 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 153 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.55% |
| Total | 3,788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Semong grew from 1,974 in 1990 to 3,253 in 2020, an increase of 1,279 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.15%, or a decrease of 535 people, from the previous population of 3,788 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,974 | – | |
| 2,570 | 5.07% | |
| 2,815 | 1.97% | |
| 2,791 | -0.12% | |
| 3,186 | 4.94% | |
| 3,788 | 3.35% | |
| 3,253 | -3.15% |
Location
Semong is situated at approximately 7.6346, 125.6516, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.7 meters or 117.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Semong 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.