Sifaren, Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Province of Maguindanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Norte [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Datu Odin Sinsuat |
| Postal code | 9601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,396 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0457, 124.2590 (7° 3' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.6 meters (464.6 feet) |
Sifaren, formerly Sifaran, is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,396. This represented 1.20% of the total population of Datu Odin Sinsuat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sifaren in the 2015 Census was 1,239 broken down into 180 households or an average of 6.88 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,333 | 235 | 5.67 | |
| 791 | 139 | 5.69 | |
| 515 | 111 | 4.64 | |
| 941 | 156 | 6.03 | |
| 1,022 | 147 | 6.95 | |
| 1,239 | 180 | 6.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sifaren is 5 to 9, with 195 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 10.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 15.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 15.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 9.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 2.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 1.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sifaren grew from 1,333 in 1990 to 1,396 in 2020, an increase of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 157 people, from the previous population of 1,239 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,333 | – | |
| 791 | -9.31% | |
| 515 | -8.79% | |
| 941 | 8.67% | |
| 1,022 | 3.05% | |
| 1,239 | 3.73% | |
| 1,396 | 2.54% |
Location
Sifaren is situated at approximately 7.0457, 124.2590, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.6 meters or 464.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sifaren shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Baka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Kurintem, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Bugawas, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Sibuto, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Nekitan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Kibleg, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte
- Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Blensong, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte
- Kenebeka, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.