Colon, City of Naga, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| City | Naga |
| Postal code | 6037 |
| Population (2020) | 5,245 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.2210, 123.7617 (10° 13' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Colon is a barangay in the city of Naga, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,245. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Naga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Colon in the 2015 Census was 4,460 broken down into 971 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,431 | 467 | 5.21 | |
| 2,773 | 579 | 4.79 | |
| 3,040 | 636 | 4.78 | |
| 3,865 | 817 | 4.73 | |
| 4,223 | 927 | 4.56 | |
| 4,460 | 971 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Colon is 5 to 9, with 496 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 98 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 376 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 496 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 480 | 10.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 422 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 414 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 361 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 341 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 319 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 248 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 229 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 202 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 121 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 0.65% |
| Total | 4,467 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Colon grew from 2,431 in 1990 to 5,245 in 2020, an increase of 2,814 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 778 people, from the previous population of 4,467 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,431 | – | |
| 2,773 | 2.50% | |
| 3,040 | 1.99% | |
| 3,865 | 3.37% | |
| 4,227 | 3.31% | |
| 4,467 | 1.06% | |
| 5,245 | 3.44% |
Location
Colon is situated at approximately 10.2210, 123.7617, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Colon 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.