Kuppong, Municipality of Indanan, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Indanan |
| Postal code | 7407 |
| Population (2020) | 2,026 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9712, 120.9346 (5° 58' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 139.2 meters (456.7 feet) |
Kuppong is a barangay in the municipality of Indanan, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,026. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Indanan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kuppong in the 2015 Census was 1,736 broken down into 275 households or an average of 6.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,039 | 215 | 4.83 | |
| 1,131 | 265 | 4.27 | |
| 1,363 | 255 | 5.35 | |
| 2,463 | 438 | 5.62 | |
| 1,623 | 256 | 6.34 | |
| 1,736 | 275 | 6.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kuppong is 1 to 4, with 198 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 11.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 7.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 8.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 191 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 129 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 4.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.58% |
| Total | 1,736 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kuppong grew from 1,039 in 1990 to 2,026 in 2020, an increase of 987 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.31%, or an increase of 290 people, from the previous population of 1,736 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,039 | – | |
| 1,131 | 1.60% | |
| 1,363 | 4.08% | |
| 2,463 | 8.50% | |
| 1,623 | -14.09% | |
| 1,736 | 1.29% | |
| 2,026 | 3.31% |
Location
Kuppong is situated at approximately 5.9712, 120.9346, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 139.2 meters or 456.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kuppong 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.