Cotta, City of Lucena
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| City | Lucena |
| Postal code | 4301 |
| Population (2020) | 21,603 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9183, 121.6108 (13° 55' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Cotta is a barangay in the city of Lucena. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,603. This represented 7.75% of the total population of Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cotta in the 2015 Census was 21,172 broken down into 4,780 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,905 | 2,527 | 5.11 | |
| 14,042 | 2,894 | 4.85 | |
| 16,020 | 3,311 | 4.84 | |
| 19,570 | 3,889 | 5.03 | |
| 20,119 | 4,429 | 4.54 | |
| 21,172 | 4,780 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cotta is 5 to 9, with 2,317 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 121 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 413 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,905 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,317 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,221 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,275 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,047 | 9.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,671 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,493 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,353 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,195 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,133 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 884 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 784 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 566 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 417 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 226 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 161 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 121 | 0.57% |
| Total | 21,182 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cotta grew from 12,907 in 1990 to 21,603 in 2020, an increase of 8,696 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 421 people, from the previous population of 21,182 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,907 | – | |
| 14,052 | 1.61% | |
| 16,020 | 2.85% | |
| 19,596 | 2.82% | |
| 20,119 | 0.96% | |
| 21,182 | 0.99% | |
| 21,603 | 0.42% |
Location
Cotta is situated at approximately 13.9183, 121.6108, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cotta 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.