Peñaplata, City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| City | Samal |
| Postal code | 8119 |
| Population (2020) | 6,326 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samal |
| Coordinates | 7.0745, 125.7084 (7° 4' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Peñaplata, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Samal, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,326. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Samal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Peñaplata in the 2015 Census was 6,095 broken down into 1,473 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,016 | 820 | 4.90 | |
| 4,420 | 909 | 4.86 | |
| 5,212 | 1,155 | 4.51 | |
| 5,533 | 1,250 | 4.43 | |
| 6,253 | 1,505 | 4.15 | |
| 6,095 | 1,473 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Peñaplata is 15 to 19, with 594 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 64 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 118 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 458 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 564 | 9.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 548 | 8.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 594 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 589 | 9.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 488 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 408 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 410 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 356 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 371 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 315 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 257 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 211 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 172 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 105 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 69 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 1.05% |
| Total | 6,097 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Peñaplata grew from 4,027 in 1990 to 6,326 in 2020, an increase of 2,299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 229 people, from the previous population of 6,097 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,027 | – | |
| 4,426 | 1.79% | |
| 5,221 | 3.61% | |
| 5,533 | 0.80% | |
| 6,260 | 4.60% | |
| 6,097 | -0.50% | |
| 6,326 | 0.78% |
Location
Peñaplata is situated at approximately 7.0745, 125.7084, in the island of Samal. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Peñaplata 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.