Motong, City of Dumaguete, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Dumaguete |
| Postal code | 6200 |
| Population (2020) | 2,429 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3177, 123.2895 (9° 19' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.9 meters (91.5 feet) |
Motong is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,429. This represented 1.81% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Motong in the 2015 Census was 2,260 broken down into 576 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 799 | 150 | 5.33 | |
| 1,152 | 207 | 5.57 | |
| 1,380 | 321 | 4.30 | |
| 1,487 | 357 | 4.17 | |
| 2,137 | 468 | 4.57 | |
| 2,260 | 576 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Motong is 20 to 24, with 245 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 148 | 6.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 199 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 200 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 245 | 10.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 199 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 184 | 8.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 165 | 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 153 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 136 | 6.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 108 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2,260 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Motong grew from 809 in 1990 to 2,429 in 2020, an increase of 1,620 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.53%, or an increase of 169 people, from the previous population of 2,260 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 809 | – | |
| 1,152 | 6.85% | |
| 1,380 | 3.95% | |
| 1,487 | 1.04% | |
| 2,137 | 14.11% | |
| 2,260 | 1.07% | |
| 2,429 | 1.53% |
Location
Motong is situated at approximately 9.3177, 123.2895, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.9 meters or 91.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Motong 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.