Kaha, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 2,525 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9501, 120.8994 (5° 57' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.3 meters (188.0 feet) |
Kaha is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,525. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kaha in the 2015 Census was 2,328 broken down into 383 households or an average of 6.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,639 | 300 | 5.46 | |
| 3,082 | 425 | 7.25 | |
| 3,393 | 428 | 7.93 | |
| 2,309 | 380 | 6.08 | |
| 2,270 | 375 | 6.05 | |
| 2,328 | 383 | 6.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kaha is 10 to 14, with 374 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 0.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 166 | 7.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 310 | 13.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 374 | 16.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 283 | 12.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 5.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 180 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 230 | 9.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 132 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 177 | 7.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 1.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2,328 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kaha grew from 1,639 in 1990 to 2,525 in 2020, an increase of 886 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 197 people, from the previous population of 2,328 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,639 | – | |
| 3,082 | 12.56% | |
| 3,393 | 2.08% | |
| 2,309 | -5.17% | |
| 2,270 | -0.62% | |
| 2,328 | 0.48% | |
| 2,525 | 1.72% |
Location
Kaha is situated at approximately 5.9501, 120.8994, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.3 meters or 188.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kaha 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.