Apokon, City of Tagum, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| City | Tagum |
| Postal code | 8100 |
| Population (2020) | 37,984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4250, 125.8275 (7° 26' North, 125° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Apokon is a barangay in the city of Tagum, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,984. This represented 12.82% of the total population of Tagum.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apokon in the 2015 Census was 29,642 broken down into 6,916 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,568 | 1,557 | 5.50 | |
| 12,241 | 2,396 | 5.11 | |
| 16,143 | 3,237 | 4.99 | |
| 21,856 | 4,400 | 4.97 | |
| 26,775 | 6,023 | 4.45 | |
| 29,642 | 6,916 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apokon is 15 to 19, with 3,028 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 137 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 575 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,455 | 8.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,935 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,694 | 9.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,028 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,971 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,760 | 9.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,379 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,187 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,747 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,563 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,281 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,123 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 898 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 529 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 280 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 201 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 137 | 0.46% |
| Total | 29,743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apokon grew from 8,568 in 1990 to 37,984 in 2020, an increase of 29,416 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.28%, or an increase of 8,241 people, from the previous population of 29,743 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,568 | – | |
| 12,283 | 6.98% | |
| 16,171 | 6.07% | |
| 21,856 | 4.24% | |
| 26,876 | 7.82% | |
| 29,743 | 1.95% | |
| 37,984 | 5.28% |
Location
Apokon is situated at approximately 7.4250, 125.8275, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apokon 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.