Datu Ma‑as, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 434 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9021, 124.3318 (7° 54' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 708.1 meters (2,323.1 feet) |
Datu Ma‑as is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 434. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Datu Ma-as in the 2015 Census was 384 broken down into 52 households or an average of 7.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 72 | 4.53 | |
| 198 | 34 | 5.82 | |
| 283 | 29 | 9.76 | |
| 473 | 65 | 7.28 | |
| 320 | 45 | 7.11 | |
| 384 | 52 | 7.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Datu Ma-as is 5 to 9, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 12.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 21.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 13.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 7.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 2.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 1.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 384 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Datu Ma-as grew from 326 in 1990 to 434 in 2020, an increase of 108 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 384 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | – | |
| 198 | -8.92% | |
| 283 | 7.96% | |
| 473 | 7.34% | |
| 320 | -13.26% | |
| 384 | 3.53% | |
| 434 | 2.61% |
Location
Datu Ma‑as is situated at approximately 7.9021, 124.3318, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 708.1 meters or 2,323.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Datu Ma‑as 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.