Sion, 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) | 775 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samal |
| Coordinates | 6.9561, 125.7642 (6° 57' North, 125° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 294.6 meters (966.5 feet) |
Sion, formerly Zion, is a barangay in the city of Samal, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 775. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Samal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sion in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 181 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 108 | 4.17 | |
| 555 | 125 | 4.44 | |
| 604 | 122 | 4.95 | |
| 650 | 150 | 4.33 | |
| 656 | 154 | 4.26 | |
| 690 | 181 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sion is 20 to 24, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 7.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 8.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 11.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 6.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 4.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.16% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sion grew from 450 in 1990 to 775 in 2020, an increase of 325 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 85 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 450 | – | |
| 555 | 4.01% | |
| 604 | 1.83% | |
| 650 | 1.02% | |
| 656 | 0.34% | |
| 690 | 0.97% | |
| 775 | 2.48% |
Location
Sion is situated at approximately 6.9561, 125.7642, in the island of Samal. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 294.6 meters or 966.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sion 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.