New Opon, 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) | 1,693 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8537, 125.1575 (6° 51' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 278.5 meters (913.7 feet) |
New Opon is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,693. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Opon in the 2015 Census was 1,639 broken down into 439 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | 183 | 5.52 | |
| 1,133 | 214 | 5.29 | |
| 1,035 | 204 | 5.07 | |
| 1,145 | 249 | 4.60 | |
| 1,543 | 327 | 4.72 | |
| 1,639 | 439 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Opon is 15 to 19, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 9.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 9.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 8.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 166 | 10.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Opon grew from 1,011 in 1990 to 1,693 in 2020, an increase of 682 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 1,639 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,011 | – | |
| 1,133 | 2.16% | |
| 1,035 | -1.92% | |
| 1,145 | 1.40% | |
| 1,543 | 11.47% | |
| 1,639 | 1.16% | |
| 1,693 | 0.68% |
Location
New Opon is situated at approximately 6.8537, 125.1575, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 278.5 meters or 913.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Opon 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.