Ruparan, City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| City | Digos |
| Postal code | 8002 |
| Population (2020) | 4,278 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7902, 125.3229 (6° 47' North, 125° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.1 meters (239.8 feet) |
Ruparan is a barangay in the city of Digos, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,278. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Digos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ruparan in the 2015 Census was 3,662 broken down into 907 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,458 | 482 | 5.10 | |
| 1,938 | 405 | 4.79 | |
| 2,687 | 570 | 4.71 | |
| 3,175 | 710 | 4.47 | |
| 2,873 | 737 | 3.90 | |
| 3,662 | 907 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ruparan is 5 to 9, with 393 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 364 | 9.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 393 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 378 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 309 | 8.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 294 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 283 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 286 | 7.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 272 | 7.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 228 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 161 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 166 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 147 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 133 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 77 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.63% |
| Total | 3,662 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ruparan grew from 2,458 in 1990 to 4,278 in 2020, an increase of 1,820 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.33%, or an increase of 616 people, from the previous population of 3,662 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,458 | – | |
| 1,938 | -4.36% | |
| 2,690 | 7.28% | |
| 3,175 | 2.31% | |
| 2,873 | -3.57% | |
| 3,662 | 4.73% | |
| 4,278 | 3.33% |
Location
Ruparan is situated at approximately 6.7902, 125.3229, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.1 meters or 239.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ruparan 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.