Popoyon, Municipality of Tulunan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Tulunan |
| Postal code | 9403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,313 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8277, 124.8437 (6° 50' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Popoyon is a barangay in the municipality of Tulunan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,313. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Tulunan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Popoyon in the 2015 Census was 1,241 broken down into 270 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 31 | 5.52 | |
| 409 | 89 | 4.60 | |
| 819 | 156 | 5.25 | |
| 1,155 | 224 | 5.16 | |
| 1,319 | 273 | 4.83 | |
| 1,241 | 270 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Popoyon is 5 to 9, with 193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 193 | 15.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 3.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.40% |
| Total | 1,265 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Popoyon grew from 171 in 1990 to 1,313 in 2020, an increase of 1,142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 1,265 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | – | |
| 409 | 17.75% | |
| 819 | 16.05% | |
| 1,155 | 4.86% | |
| 1,319 | 4.95% | |
| 1,265 | -0.79% | |
| 1,313 | 0.79% |
Location
Popoyon is situated at approximately 6.8277, 124.8437, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Popoyon 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.