Dakit, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6007 |
| Population (2020) | 1,226 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.7934, 123.9784 (10° 48' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 224.5 meters (736.5 feet) |
Dakit is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,226. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dakit in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 214 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 116 | 4.66 | |
| 790 | 169 | 4.67 | |
| 891 | 187 | 4.76 | |
| 1,084 | 232 | 4.67 | |
| 1,056 | 248 | 4.26 | |
| 840 | 214 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dakit is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 7.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 4.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.67% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dakit grew from 541 in 1990 to 1,226 in 2020, an increase of 685 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.28%, or an increase of 386 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 790 | 7.35% | |
| 891 | 2.61% | |
| 1,084 | 2.74% | |
| 1,056 | -0.95% | |
| 840 | -4.26% | |
| 1,226 | 8.28% |
Location
Dakit is situated at approximately 10.7934, 123.9784, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 224.5 meters or 736.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dakit 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.