Blocon, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 8004 |
| Population (2020) | 1,890 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7148, 125.1722 (6° 43' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 81.7 meters (268.0 feet) |
Blocon is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,890. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Blocon in the 2015 Census was 1,717 broken down into 412 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,360 | 250 | 5.44 | |
| 1,354 | 269 | 5.03 | |
| 1,455 | 327 | 4.45 | |
| 1,603 | 355 | 4.52 | |
| 1,639 | 369 | 4.44 | |
| 1,717 | 412 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Blocon is 10 to 14, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,717 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Blocon grew from 1,360 in 1990 to 1,890 in 2020, an increase of 530 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 173 people, from the previous population of 1,717 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,360 | – | |
| 1,354 | -0.08% | |
| 1,455 | 1.55% | |
| 1,603 | 1.34% | |
| 1,639 | 0.81% | |
| 1,717 | 0.89% | |
| 1,890 | 2.04% |
Location
Blocon is situated at approximately 6.7148, 125.1722, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 81.7 meters or 268.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Blocon 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.