Tapon, Municipality of Glan, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Glan |
| Postal code | 9517 |
| Population (2020) | 3,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 5.8211, 125.2478 (5° 49' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.7 feet) |
Tapon is a barangay in the municipality of Glan, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,135. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Glan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapon in the 2015 Census was 3,124 broken down into 743 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,218 | 386 | 5.75 | |
| 2,370 | 421 | 5.63 | |
| 2,605 | 514 | 5.07 | |
| 3,300 | 616 | 5.36 | |
| 2,759 | 672 | 4.11 | |
| 3,124 | 743 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapon is 10 to 14, with 382 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 265 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 354 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 382 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 368 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 283 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 241 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 195 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 179 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 170 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 128 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.54% |
| Total | 3,124 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapon grew from 2,218 in 1990 to 3,135 in 2020, an increase of 917 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 3,124 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,218 | – | |
| 2,370 | 1.25% | |
| 2,605 | 2.05% | |
| 3,300 | 3.32% | |
| 2,759 | -6.31% | |
| 3,124 | 2.39% | |
| 3,135 | 0.07% |
Location
Tapon is situated at approximately 5.8211, 125.2478, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapon 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.