Tapong, Municipality of Pulupandan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Pulupandan |
| Postal code | 6102 |
| Population (2020) | 1,367 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.5349, 122.8106 (10° 32' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Tapong is a barangay in the municipality of Pulupandan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,367. This represented 4.54% of the total population of Pulupandan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapong in the 2015 Census was 1,168 broken down into 271 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 586 | 105 | 5.58 | |
| 779 | 142 | 5.49 | |
| 824 | 163 | 5.06 | |
| 974 | 212 | 4.59 | |
| 1,025 | 251 | 4.08 | |
| 1,168 | 271 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapong is 10 to 14, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 10.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.51% |
| Total | 1,168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapong grew from 586 in 1990 to 1,367 in 2020, an increase of 781 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.37%, or an increase of 199 people, from the previous population of 1,168 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 586 | – | |
| 779 | 5.48% | |
| 824 | 1.21% | |
| 974 | 2.33% | |
| 1,025 | 1.88% | |
| 1,168 | 2.52% | |
| 1,367 | 3.37% |
Location
Tapong is situated at approximately 10.5349, 122.8106, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapong 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.