Tapun, Municipality of Dalaguete, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dalaguete |
| Postal code | 6022 |
| Population (2020) | 4,738 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.7698, 123.5258 (9° 46' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.5 meters (280.5 feet) |
Tapun is a barangay in the municipality of Dalaguete, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,738. This represented 6.35% of the total population of Dalaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapun in the 2015 Census was 4,068 broken down into 835 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,217 | 389 | 5.70 | |
| 2,048 | 400 | 5.12 | |
| 2,616 | 492 | 5.32 | |
| 3,066 | 564 | 5.44 | |
| 3,570 | 674 | 5.30 | |
| 4,068 | 835 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapun is 5 to 9, with 486 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 87 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 348 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 486 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 447 | 10.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 477 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 354 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 302 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 285 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 245 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 218 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 210 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 156 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 134 | 3.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 95 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 94 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.86% |
| Total | 4,068 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapun grew from 2,217 in 1990 to 4,738 in 2020, an increase of 2,521 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.26%, or an increase of 670 people, from the previous population of 4,068 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,217 | – | |
| 2,048 | -1.47% | |
| 2,616 | 5.39% | |
| 3,066 | 2.21% | |
| 3,577 | 5.77% | |
| 4,068 | 2.48% | |
| 4,738 | 3.26% |
Location
Tapun is situated at approximately 9.7698, 123.5258, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.5 meters or 280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapun 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.