Dajay, Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Surallah |
| Postal code | 9512 |
| Population (2020) | 11,104 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3842, 124.7208 (6° 23' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.0 meters (593.8 feet) |
Dajay is a barangay in the municipality of Surallah, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,104. This represented 12.43% of the total population of Surallah.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dajay in the 2015 Census was 9,395 broken down into 2,255 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,015 | 911 | 5.50 | |
| 5,595 | 1,134 | 4.93 | |
| 6,788 | 1,393 | 4.87 | |
| 7,544 | 1,711 | 4.41 | |
| 8,463 | 1,944 | 4.35 | |
| 9,395 | 2,255 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dajay is 5 to 9, with 1,117 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 84 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 213 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 821 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,117 | 11.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 965 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 843 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 764 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 789 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 665 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 639 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 556 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 521 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 432 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 334 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 235 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 182 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 151 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 84 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 84 | 0.89% |
| Total | 9,395 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dajay grew from 5,015 in 1990 to 11,104 in 2020, an increase of 6,089 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.58%, or an increase of 1,709 people, from the previous population of 9,395 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,015 | – | |
| 5,611 | 2.13% | |
| 6,788 | 4.17% | |
| 7,544 | 1.47% | |
| 8,463 | 4.27% | |
| 9,395 | 2.01% | |
| 11,104 | 3.58% |
Location
Dajay is situated at approximately 6.3842, 124.7208, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.0 meters or 593.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dajay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Teresita, Santo Niño, South Cotabato
- Kusan (Barrio 8), Banga, South Cotabato
- Cabudian, Banga, South Cotabato
- Duengas, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Libertad (Poblacion), Surallah, South Cotabato
- Talahik, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Ambalgan, Santo Niño, South Cotabato
- Centrala, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Moloy, Surallah, South Cotabato
- Colongulo, Surallah, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.