Karaha, Municipality of Panglima Sugala, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Panglima Sugala |
| Postal code | 7501 |
| Population (2020) | 1,584 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Coordinates | 5.1772, 120.0782 (5° 11' North, 120° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Karaha is a barangay in the municipality of Panglima Sugala, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,584. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Panglima Sugala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Karaha in the 2015 Census was 1,439 broken down into 270 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 138 | 4.99 | |
| 777 | 143 | 5.43 | |
| 1,064 | 210 | 5.07 | |
| 1,726 | 240 | 7.19 | |
| 1,392 | 263 | 5.29 | |
| 1,439 | 270 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Karaha is 5 to 9, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 12.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 15.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 13.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 7.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 1.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Karaha grew from 688 in 1990 to 1,584 in 2020, an increase of 896 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 145 people, from the previous population of 1,439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 688 | – | |
| 777 | 2.31% | |
| 1,064 | 6.97% | |
| 1,726 | 6.90% | |
| 1,392 | -7.53% | |
| 1,439 | 0.63% | |
| 1,584 | 2.04% |
Location
Karaha is situated at approximately 5.1772, 120.0782, in the island of Tawitawi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Karaha 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.