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Pasonanca Zamboanga Description
Pasonanca Zamboanga Description
Pasonanca Zamboanga Description
Households
The household population of Pasonanca in the 2015 Census was 27,341 broken down
into 6,216 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
PasonancaCity of Zamboanga
Contents
1. § Demographics
2. § Location
3. § Adjacent barangays
4. § Notes
SUMMARY DATA
Type barangay
Island group Mindanao
Region Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
City Zamboanga City
Postal code 7000
Population (2020) 27,215
Philippine major island(s) Mindanao
Coordinates 6.9487, 122.0725 (6° 57' North, 122° 4' East)
Estimated elevation above sea level36.6 meters (120.1 feet)
Pasonanca is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020
Census was 27,215. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pasonanca in the 2015 Census was 27,341 broken down
into 6,216 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pasonanca
is 15 to 19, with 2,912 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population
is 80 and over, with 173 individuals.
details
Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting of the young
dependent population which include infants/babies, children and young
adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 29.15% (7,979). Those aged 15 up to
64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the
work force, constitute a total of 66.46% (18,192). Finally, old dependent population
consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 4.39% (1,203) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Pasonanca,
there are 44 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 7
aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 50
dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 25 indicates that half of the entire population of Pasonanca are aged
less than 25 and the other half are over the age of 25.
Click on or hover over the bars to see the population of each age group.
Individual age groupsAggregate age groups
Historical population
The population of Pasonanca grew from 12,241 in 1990 to 27,215 in 2020, an increase
of 14,974 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote
a negative growth rate of 0.12%, or a decrease of 159 people, from the previous
population of 27,374 in 2015.
PopulationGrowth Rate
Location
Households
The household population of Pasonanca in the 2015 Census was 27,341 broken down
into 6,216 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
Household populationNumber of householdsAverage household size
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pasonanca
is 15 to 19, with 2,912 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population
is 80 and over, with 173 individuals.
details
Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting of the young
dependent population which include infants/babies, children and young
adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 29.15% (7,979). Those aged 15 up to
64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the
work force, constitute a total of 66.46% (18,192). Finally, old dependent population
consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 4.39% (1,203) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Pasonanca,
there are 44 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 7
aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 50
dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 25 indicates that half of the entire population of Pasonanca are aged
less than 25 and the other half are over the age of 25.
Pasonanca is about 5.3 kilometers north of zamboanga's City Hall..
Area Size in Hectares = 1,146
Fiesta Date = Feast of the Holy Trinity every ninth Sunday after the Easter
Sunday
Pasonanca is nested 500 feet above sea level, making it a great lookout point. The
people of Pasonanca take special pride in the cleanliness of their barangay.
Pasonanca is also famous for it's beautiful park. It has 3 public pools. It boasts an
Olympic size swimming pool, a natural flowing pool and a children's pool with water
slides. There are also lots of picnic areas.
Pasonanca Park: The Pasonanca park is one of the most visited park in the Philippines.
It is renowned as a tourist attraction. The boy scout of the Philippines has one of it's
training centers located here. Pasonanca is a theme park for the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines.
Known as Asia's Latin City, the Sardine Capital of the Philippines, and the City of
Flowers, Zamboanga is a progressive city located in the south-western area of the
Philippines. Its rich Spanish culture, mesmerizing tourist spots, and the prevalence of
Chavanano, the only Spanish-based creole in the country, make Zamboanga City worth
traveling to.
With a land area of 1,453 square kilometers, it is home to multiple Filipino indigenous
tribes and a trade center between the Philippines and its southern neighbors Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Brunei. One of the major cities in the country, Zamboanga is a bustling
metropolis that sparks life and culture in its tracks.
Here are some of the top spots in Zamboanga that you should definitely include in your
bucket list when you get there:
Fort Pilar
Fort Pilar was a former Spanish fortress and a bastion of the city’s Spanish roots.
It is now a shrine dedicated to the Virgin of the Pillar, Zamboanga’s patroness,
and a branch of the National Museum.
The Zamboanga City Baywalk, located just beside the Fort Pilar, is known for its
spectacular night esplanade and a sightseeing view of the sea and the vintas, the
indigenous boats of the Subanen.
Pasonanca Park
This park boasts not only of its swimming pool and nature ambiance, but it also
has other scenic sites that are definitely worth a visit. For the nature lover, this
place is definitely for you – to camp, admire the butterflies, or even take a bath!
The white sand beach of Boracay has a rival in Zamboanga – the pink-sand Sta.
Cruz Island. Accessible by boat, it is also a protected area. It can also be seen
from the Zamboanga City Baywalk.
Merloquet Falls
The virgin falls sit in the heart of the city’s lush forest cover. The stunning natural
view gives viewers a chance to enjoy nature uninterrupted. The falls are
Instagram-worthy, so feel free to take pictures of them!
Zamboanga can be visited all year round. The best time to visit would be in October,
when the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival and the Feast of the Lady of the Pillar,
Zamboanga’s primary Catholic patroness, is held. The celebration includes street
dancing, a mini-concert, and even a regatta del mar – the sea-race of different colorful
vintas. Be sure to take many pictures during this event because the city bursts with
color during the celebration!
The City of Zamboanga is located at the southernmost tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula.
It is approximately 505 nautical miles south of Manila, 270 nautical miles from Cebu City
and 320 nautical miles from Davao City. It is bounded on the north by Zamboanga del
Norte and Zamboanga del Sur; on the west by the Sulu Sea; on the east by the Moro
Gulf; and on the south by the Basilan Strait and Celebes Sea. The territorial jurisdiction
of the city includes the Great and Little Sta. Cruz Islands, Tictabon, Sacol, Manalipa,
and the seven and eleven islands.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
MINDANAO
Known as Asia's Latin City, the Sardine Capital of the Philippines, and the City of
Flowers, Zamboanga is a progressive city located in the south-western area of the
Philippines. Its rich Spanish culture, mesmerizing tourist spots, and the prevalence of
Chavanano, the only Spanish-based creole in the country, make Zamboanga City worth
traveling to.
With a land area of 1,453 square kilometers, it is home to multiple Filipino indigenous
tribes and a trade center between the Philippines and its southern neighbors Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Brunei. One of the major cities in the country, Zamboanga is a bustling
metropolis that sparks life and culture in its tracks.
There are so many things to do in Zamboanga that could satisfy the senses. For
travelers, these are must-dos:
Food Crawl
From the famous Alavar Seafood Restaurant with its seafood feast to modest
satti houses located in the middle of the city, adventurers can taste the savory
Curacha (spanner crab) and the Tausug comfort food Satti (thick spicy red soup
with rice slices and sticks of meat). Try the famous Knickerbocker Sundae for
dessert in the Palmeras Restaurant.
Island Hopping
Sta. Cruz Island is accessible by boat from Zamboanga City. It is known for its
beautiful pink-sand beaches.
Nature Trip
Try the stunning view of Merloquet Falls, or enjoy a 360-degree view of the city in
the Abong-abong hill. The famous Pasonanca Tree House and Nature Park, and
the Caling Lobregat Butterfly Garden, are nearby.
History Tour
Take a historical trip by visiting Fort Pilar and its museum. Feel a taste of Spain
in the Philippines as you walk through Zamboanga City Hall and its surrounding
buildings. Enjoy an indigenous exhibition at the Yakan Weaving Center.