Sepaka, Municipality of Datu Paglas, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Datu Paglas |
| Postal code | 9617 |
| Population (2020) | 1,302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7840, 124.8611 (6° 47' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Sepaka is a barangay in the municipality of Datu Paglas, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,302. This represented 3.87% of the total population of Datu Paglas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sepaka in the 2015 Census was 1,257 broken down into 191 households or an average of 6.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | 146 | 5.66 | |
| 944 | 174 | 5.43 | |
| 1,060 | 196 | 5.41 | |
| 1,490 | 313 | 4.76 | |
| 933 | 140 | 6.66 | |
| 1,257 | 191 | 6.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sepaka is 5 to 9, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 178 | 14.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 10.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 8.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 2.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.16% |
| Total | 1,257 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sepaka grew from 826 in 1990 to 1,302 in 2020, an increase of 476 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 1,257 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 826 | – | |
| 944 | 2.53% | |
| 1,060 | 2.52% | |
| 1,490 | 4.81% | |
| 933 | -15.67% | |
| 1,257 | 5.84% | |
| 1,302 | 0.74% |
Location
Sepaka is situated at approximately 6.7840, 124.8611, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sepaka 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.