Dadiangas West, City of General Santos
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| City | General Santos |
| Postal code | 9500 |
| Population (2020) | 13,090 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1110, 125.1695 (6° 7' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.7 meters (48.2 feet) |
Dadiangas West is a barangay in the city of General Santos. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,090. This represented 1.88% of the total population of General Santos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dadiangas West in the 2015 Census was 13,799 broken down into 3,536 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 17,488 | 3,683 | 4.75 | |
| 16,196 | 3,580 | 4.52 | |
| 18,242 | 3,700 | 4.93 | |
| 15,185 | 3,586 | 4.23 | |
| 13,799 | 3,536 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dadiangas West is 15 to 19, with 1,534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 81 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 329 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,150 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,393 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,274 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,534 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,432 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,327 | 9.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,022 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 903 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 797 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 667 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 585 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 489 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 376 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 243 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 127 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 98 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 81 | 0.59% |
| Total | 13,827 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dadiangas West fell from 17,570 in 1995 to 13,090 in 2020, a decrease of 4,480 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 737 people, from the previous population of 13,827 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 17,570 | – | |
| 16,196 | -1.73% | |
| 18,253 | 1.66% | |
| 15,202 | -6.44% | |
| 13,827 | -1.79% | |
| 13,090 | -1.15% |
Location
Dadiangas West is situated at approximately 6.1110, 125.1695, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.7 meters or 48.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dadiangas West 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.