Pagalamatan, 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) | 828 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8827, 124.3465 (7° 53' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 710.0 meters (2,329.4 feet) |
Pagalamatan is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 828. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pagalamatan in the 2015 Census was 729 broken down into 109 households or an average of 6.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 77 | 6.64 | |
| 613 | 75 | 8.17 | |
| 648 | 80 | 8.10 | |
| 1,172 | 124 | 9.45 | |
| 627 | 78 | 8.04 | |
| 729 | 109 | 6.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pagalamatan is 5 to 9, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 11.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 15.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 13.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 11.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 3.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.14% |
| Total | 729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pagalamatan grew from 511 in 1990 to 828 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.72%, or an increase of 99 people, from the previous population of 729 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 511 | – | |
| 613 | 3.47% | |
| 648 | 1.20% | |
| 1,172 | 8.52% | |
| 627 | -20.36% | |
| 729 | 2.91% | |
| 828 | 2.72% |
Location
Pagalamatan is situated at approximately 7.8827, 124.3465, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 710.0 meters or 2,329.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pagalamatan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sarigidan Madiar, Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur
- Lilod Tamparan, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur
- Raya Buadi Barao, Tamparan, Lanao del Sur
- Dimayon, Taraka, Lanao del Sur
- Lumasa Proper (Salvador Concha), Taraka, Lanao del Sur
- Pitakus, Taraka, Lanao del Sur
- Lumbac Bubong Maindang, Taraka, Lanao del Sur
- Lumbac Pitakus, Taraka, Lanao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.