Sunding, 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) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8847, 124.3436 (7° 53' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 711.0 meters (2,332.6 feet) |
Sunding is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 2.21% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sunding in the 2015 Census was 545 broken down into 79 households or an average of 6.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 71 | 5.39 | |
| 459 | 73 | 6.29 | |
| 487 | 63 | 7.73 | |
| 653 | 99 | 6.60 | |
| 483 | 72 | 6.71 | |
| 545 | 79 | 6.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sunding is 15 to 19, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 8.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 12.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 14.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 10.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.37% |
| Total | 545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sunding grew from 383 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 219 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 545 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | – | |
| 459 | 3.45% | |
| 487 | 1.28% | |
| 653 | 4.13% | |
| 483 | -10.40% | |
| 545 | 2.33% | |
| 602 | 2.12% |
Location
Sunding is situated at approximately 7.8847, 124.3436, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 711.0 meters or 2,332.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sunding 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.