Tunga‑tunga, Municipality of Dauin, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Dauin |
| Postal code | 6217 |
| Population (2020) | 1,069 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.1989, 123.2335 (9° 12' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 218.0 meters (715.2 feet) |
Tunga‑tunga is a barangay in the municipality of Dauin, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,069. This represented 3.56% of the total population of Dauin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tunga-tunga in the 2015 Census was 924 broken down into 201 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 126 | 4.60 | |
| 607 | 135 | 4.50 | |
| 749 | 181 | 4.14 | |
| 787 | 182 | 4.32 | |
| 702 | 172 | 4.08 | |
| 924 | 201 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tunga-tunga is 5 to 9, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 7.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 7.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 5.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 5.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 4.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.62% |
| Total | 924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tunga-tunga grew from 579 in 1990 to 1,069 in 2020, an increase of 490 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.12%, or an increase of 145 people, from the previous population of 924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 579 | – | |
| 607 | 0.89% | |
| 749 | 4.61% | |
| 787 | 0.68% | |
| 702 | -4.07% | |
| 924 | 5.37% | |
| 1,069 | 3.12% |
Location
Tunga‑tunga is situated at approximately 9.1989, 123.2335, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 218.0 meters or 715.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tunga‑tunga 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.