Dahican, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| City | Mati |
| Postal code | 8200 |
| Population (2020) | 18,253 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9363, 126.2742 (6° 56' North, 126° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.4 meters (60.4 feet) |
Dahican is a barangay in the city of Mati, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,253. This represented 12.37% of the total population of Mati.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dahican in the 2015 Census was 15,574 broken down into 3,746 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,789 | 749 | 5.06 | |
| 4,434 | 880 | 5.04 | |
| 6,199 | 1,304 | 4.75 | |
| 9,970 | 2,211 | 4.51 | |
| 11,054 | 2,620 | 4.22 | |
| 15,574 | 3,746 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dahican is 15 to 19, with 2,537 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 115 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 321 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,279 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,568 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,536 | 9.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,537 | 15.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,695 | 10.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,155 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 947 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 991 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 961 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 851 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 709 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 560 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 373 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 285 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 190 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 139 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 115 | 0.71% |
| Total | 16,212 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dahican grew from 3,800 in 1990 to 18,253 in 2020, an increase of 14,453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.53%, or an increase of 2,041 people, from the previous population of 16,212 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,800 | – | |
| 4,452 | 3.01% | |
| 6,223 | 7.44% | |
| 10,025 | 6.80% | |
| 11,135 | 3.90% | |
| 16,212 | 7.41% | |
| 18,253 | 2.53% |
Location
Dahican is situated at approximately 6.9363, 126.2742, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.4 meters or 60.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dahican 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.