Dongan‑Pekong, Municipality of Matanao, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Matanao |
| Postal code | 8003 |
| Population (2020) | 1,873 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5982, 125.1413 (6° 36' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 411.4 meters (1,349.7 feet) |
Dongan‑Pekong is a barangay in the municipality of Matanao, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,873. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Matanao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dongan-Pekong in the 2015 Census was 1,781 broken down into 437 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,286 | 239 | 5.38 | |
| 1,651 | 293 | 5.63 | |
| 1,699 | 311 | 5.46 | |
| 1,688 | 327 | 5.16 | |
| 1,536 | 337 | 4.56 | |
| 1,781 | 437 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dongan-Pekong is 5 to 9, with 243 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 3.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 203 | 11.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 243 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 232 | 13.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 192 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 92 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 3.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.34% |
| Total | 1,781 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dongan-Pekong grew from 1,286 in 1990 to 1,873 in 2020, an increase of 587 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 92 people, from the previous population of 1,781 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,286 | – | |
| 1,651 | 4.79% | |
| 1,699 | 0.62% | |
| 1,688 | -0.09% | |
| 1,536 | -3.38% | |
| 1,781 | 2.86% | |
| 1,873 | 1.07% |
Location
Dongan‑Pekong is situated at approximately 6.5982, 125.1413, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 411.4 meters or 1,349.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dongan‑Pekong 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.