Tanwalang, Municipality of Sulop, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Sulop |
| Postal code | 8009 |
| Population (2020) | 1,687 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6215, 125.2713 (6° 37' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.8 meters (160.1 feet) |
Tanwalang is a barangay in the municipality of Sulop, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,687. This represented 4.80% of the total population of Sulop.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tanwalang in the 2015 Census was 1,704 broken down into 405 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,358 | 266 | 5.11 | |
| 1,557 | 314 | 4.96 | |
| 1,532 | 334 | 4.59 | |
| 1,208 | 277 | 4.36 | |
| 1,582 | 371 | 4.26 | |
| 1,704 | 405 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tanwalang is 20 to 24, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 9.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 8.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 4.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.35% |
| Total | 1,704 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tanwalang grew from 1,358 in 1990 to 1,687 in 2020, an increase of 329 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.21%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 1,704 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,358 | – | |
| 1,557 | 2.59% | |
| 1,532 | -0.35% | |
| 1,208 | -3.22% | |
| 1,582 | 10.32% | |
| 1,704 | 1.42% | |
| 1,687 | -0.21% |
Location
Tanwalang is situated at approximately 6.6215, 125.2713, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.8 meters or 160.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tanwalang 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.