Salong, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 646 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2567, 122.5287 (11° 15' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.5 meters (132.9 feet) |
Salong is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 646. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salong in the 2015 Census was 581 broken down into 156 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 465 | 85 | 5.47 | |
| 408 | 74 | 5.51 | |
| 432 | 83 | 5.20 | |
| 520 | 99 | 5.25 | |
| 582 | 130 | 4.48 | |
| 581 | 156 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salong is 10 to 14, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 3.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 8.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 9.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 3.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.86% |
| Total | 581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salong grew from 465 in 1990 to 646 in 2020, an increase of 181 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 65 people, from the previous population of 581 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 465 | – | |
| 408 | -2.42% | |
| 432 | 1.23% | |
| 520 | 2.59% | |
| 582 | 4.19% | |
| 581 | -0.03% | |
| 646 | 2.26% |
Location
Salong is situated at approximately 11.2567, 122.5287, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.5 meters or 132.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salong 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.