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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.

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

Census Household Number of Average household


date population households size

1990 May 1 12,166 2,219 5.48


1995 Sep 1 15,114 3,078 4.91
2000 May 1 17,939 3,337 5.38
2007 Aug 1 27,111 5,438 4.99
2010 May 1 27,150 5,662 4.80
2015 Aug 1 27,341 6,216 4.40
Household populationNumber of householdsAverage household size

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Population by age group

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.
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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

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Location

Pasonanca is situated at approximately 6.9487, 122.0725, in the island of Mindanao.


Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.6 meters or 120.1 feet above mean
sea level.

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

Line Bar Zero baseline

Population by age group

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.

Pasonanca has 7 puroks, namely: Abong-Abong, Luyahan, Shanty Town, Lantawan,


Busay, Muruk, Sabana Coco and Canucutan.
Zamboanga City, officially the City of Zamboanga, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in
the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it
has a population of 977,234 people. It is the fifth-most populous and third-largest city by
land area in the Philippines.

About Zamboanga City

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.

Famous Spots to visit in Zamboanga City

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.

 Paseo del Mar

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!

 Sta. Cruz Island

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!

Best time to visit Zamboanga City

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!

Location and Physical Profile


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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.

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rolex imitazioni perfetteIn terms of land area, Zamboanga is the third largest city in the
country with a total land area of 1,483.3849 square kilometers. In the 2007 Census,
Zamboanga registered 774,407 residents making it the sixth largest city in the country in
terms of population.

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Zamboanga City commands the sea lanes of southwestern Philippines. It is our


gateway to Southeast Asia. The city is the nearest major urban center to our ASEAN
neighbors: Malaysia, Brunei, Sarawak and Singapore; and through them, Thailand,
Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and southern China. Farther to the west, through the Indian
Ocean, is the Indian subcontinent with giant India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is 365
nautical miles northeast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; 252 nautical miles from Sandakan,
Malaysia; 345 nautical miles from Manado, Indonesia; and 467 nautical miles from
Brunei, Darusalam.

MINDANAO

Zamboanga is situated in Mindanao. Mindanao is the second giant of the archipelago of


all the land mass of the Philippines. The city is situated at the southernmost tip of the
Zamboanga Peninsula, in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is approximately within
the 1210 53’ 50’’ and 1220 23’ 25’’ east longitude and 60 53’ 50’’ and 70 29’ 20’’ North.

About Zamboanga City

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.

Activities in Zamboanga City

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.

 Take some of Zamboanga home


Of course, who doesn’t want to? The city has a barter trade center to buy local
products and imported goods from Malaysia and Indonesia. You cannot see
these goods in high-rise international stores.

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