Zone 3, 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) | 18,068 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7453, 125.3573 (6° 45' North, 125° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.8 meters (61.7 feet) |
Zone 3, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Digos, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,068. This represented 9.59% of the total population of Digos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone 3 in the 2015 Census was 17,824 broken down into 4,756 households or an average of 3.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,651 | 3,749 | 5.24 | |
| 19,574 | 4,001 | 4.89 | |
| 18,206 | 4,015 | 4.53 | |
| 18,905 | 4,179 | 4.52 | |
| 17,684 | 4,216 | 4.19 | |
| 17,824 | 4,756 | 3.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone 3 is 15 to 19, with 1,888 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 190 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 335 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,286 | 7.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,470 | 8.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,526 | 8.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,888 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,791 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,656 | 9.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,295 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,209 | 6.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,086 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 936 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 904 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 774 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 638 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 442 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 268 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 191 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 190 | 1.06% |
| Total | 17,885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone 3 fell from 19,662 in 1990 to 18,068 in 2020, a decrease of 1,594 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 183 people, from the previous population of 17,885 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19,662 | – | |
| 19,652 | -0.01% | |
| 18,209 | -1.62% | |
| 18,920 | 0.53% | |
| 17,745 | -2.31% | |
| 17,885 | 0.15% | |
| 18,068 | 0.21% |
Location
Zone 3 is situated at approximately 6.7453, 125.3573, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.8 meters or 61.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone 3 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.