Barao, Municipality of Kapatagan, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Kapatagan |
| Population (2020) | 905 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4835, 124.1576 (7° 29' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.4 meters (148.9 feet) |
Barao is a barangay in the municipality of Kapatagan, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 905. This represented 4.42% of the total population of Kapatagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barao in the 2015 Census was 720 broken down into 126 households or an average of 5.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 25 | 6.04 | |
| 173 | 35 | 4.94 | |
| 303 | 50 | 6.06 | |
| 899 | 171 | 5.26 | |
| 622 | 115 | 5.41 | |
| 720 | 126 | 5.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barao is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 13.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 14.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 11.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 6.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 10.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.11% |
| Total | 720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barao grew from 151 in 1990 to 905 in 2020, an increase of 754 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.93%, or an increase of 185 people, from the previous population of 720 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | – | |
| 173 | 2.58% | |
| 303 | 12.77% | |
| 899 | 16.18% | |
| 622 | -12.55% | |
| 720 | 2.82% | |
| 905 | 4.93% |
Location
Barao is situated at approximately 7.4835, 124.1576, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.4 meters or 148.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Daguan, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Bongabong, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Kapatagan, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Salaman, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Matimos, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Bakikis, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Lusain, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
- Bayanga Norte, Matanog, Maguindanao
- Langco, Matanog, Maguindanao
- Kidama, Matanog, Maguindanao
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.