Racotan, Municipality of Madalum, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Madalum |
| Postal code | 9315 |
| Population (2020) | 789 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8621, 124.1073 (7° 52' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 885.8 meters (2,906.1 feet) |
Racotan is a barangay in the municipality of Madalum, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 789. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Madalum.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Racotan in the 2015 Census was 631 broken down into 109 households or an average of 5.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 70 | 7.31 | |
| 585 | 74 | 7.91 | |
| 661 | 113 | 5.85 | |
| 955 | 150 | 6.37 | |
| 638 | 110 | 5.80 | |
| 631 | 109 | 5.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Racotan is 1 to 4, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 4.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 17.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 6.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 8.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 10.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 8.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 9.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.48% |
| Total | 631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Racotan grew from 512 in 1990 to 789 in 2020, an increase of 277 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.82%, or an increase of 158 people, from the previous population of 631 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 585 | 2.53% | |
| 661 | 2.65% | |
| 955 | 5.21% | |
| 638 | -13.66% | |
| 631 | -0.21% | |
| 789 | 4.82% |
Location
Racotan is situated at approximately 7.8621, 124.1073, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 885.8 meters or 2,906.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Racotan 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.