Dalahikan, Municipality of Samboan, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Samboan |
| Postal code | 6027 |
| Population (2020) | 1,360 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.4891, 123.3080 (9° 29' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 179.8 meters (589.9 feet) |
Dalahikan is a barangay in the municipality of Samboan, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,360. This represented 6.68% of the total population of Samboan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dalahikan in the 2015 Census was 1,379 broken down into 283 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 859 | 187 | 4.59 | |
| 961 | 191 | 5.03 | |
| 989 | 238 | 4.16 | |
| 987 | 237 | 4.16 | |
| 1,185 | 303 | 3.91 | |
| 1,379 | 283 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dalahikan is 5 to 9, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 3.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 2.39% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 2.25% |
| Total | 1,379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dalahikan grew from 859 in 1990 to 1,360 in 2020, an increase of 501 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 1,379 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 859 | – | |
| 961 | 2.12% | |
| 989 | 0.62% | |
| 987 | -0.03% | |
| 1,185 | 6.88% | |
| 1,379 | 2.93% | |
| 1,360 | -0.29% |
Location
Dalahikan is situated at approximately 9.4891, 123.3080, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 179.8 meters or 589.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dalahikan 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.