Tagen, Municipality of Sarangani, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Sarangani |
| Postal code | 8015 |
| Population (2020) | 1,397 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balut |
| Coordinates | 5.3818, 125.3657 (5° 23' North, 125° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 428.9 meters (1,407.1 feet) |
Tagen is a barangay in the municipality of Sarangani, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,397. This represented 6.20% of the total population of Sarangani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagen in the 2015 Census was 1,563 broken down into 396 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | 166 | 5.45 | |
| 1,100 | 200 | 5.50 | |
| 1,021 | 198 | 5.16 | |
| 1,182 | 262 | 4.51 | |
| 1,306 | 287 | 4.55 | |
| 1,563 | 396 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagen is 5 to 9, with 203 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 | 29 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 203 | 12.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 9.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 183 | 11.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 9.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 149 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.38% |
| Total | 1,563 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagen grew from 905 in 1990 to 1,397 in 2020, an increase of 492 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.34%, or a decrease of 166 people, from the previous population of 1,563 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | – | |
| 1,100 | 3.72% | |
| 1,021 | -1.59% | |
| 1,182 | 2.04% | |
| 1,306 | 3.70% | |
| 1,563 | 3.48% | |
| 1,397 | -2.34% |
Location
Tagen is situated at approximately 5.3818, 125.3657, in the island of Balut. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 428.9 meters or 1,407.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tagen 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.