Dumaguit, Municipality of New Washington, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | New Washington |
| Postal code | 5610 |
| Population (2020) | 2,207 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6034, 122.4823 (11° 36' North, 122° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.4 meters (40.7 feet) |
Dumaguit is a barangay in the municipality of New Washington, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,207. This represented 4.60% of the total population of New Washington.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dumaguit in the 2015 Census was 2,139 broken down into 534 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | 301 | 5.36 | |
| 1,646 | 335 | 4.91 | |
| 1,864 | 389 | 4.79 | |
| 2,178 | 460 | 4.73 | |
| 1,996 | 462 | 4.32 | |
| 2,139 | 534 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dumaguit is 5 to 9, with 218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 10.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 190 | 8.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 198 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 195 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 3.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.31% |
| Total | 2,139 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dumaguit grew from 1,614 in 1990 to 2,207 in 2020, an increase of 593 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 2,139 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | – | |
| 1,646 | 0.37% | |
| 1,864 | 2.70% | |
| 2,178 | 2.17% | |
| 1,996 | -3.13% | |
| 2,139 | 1.33% | |
| 2,207 | 0.66% |
Location
Dumaguit is situated at approximately 11.6034, 122.4823, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.4 meters or 40.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dumaguit 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.