Tuka, Municipality of Mamasapano, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Mamasapano |
| Postal code | 9629 |
| Population (2020) | 1,062 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9096, 124.5326 (6° 55' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.4 meters (40.7 feet) |
Tuka is a barangay in the municipality of Mamasapano, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,062. This represented 3.82% of the total population of Mamasapano.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuka in the 2015 Census was 878 broken down into 140 households or an average of 6.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 690 | 140 | 4.93 | |
| 463 | 90 | 5.14 | |
| 531 | 91 | 5.84 | |
| 1,045 | 219 | 4.77 | |
| 979 | 146 | 6.71 | |
| 878 | 140 | 6.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuka is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 16.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 13.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.46% |
| Total | 878 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuka grew from 690 in 1990 to 1,062 in 2020, an increase of 372 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.09%, or an increase of 184 people, from the previous population of 878 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 690 | – | |
| 463 | -7.20% | |
| 531 | 2.98% | |
| 1,045 | 9.79% | |
| 979 | -2.35% | |
| 878 | -2.05% | |
| 1,062 | 4.09% |
Location
Tuka is situated at approximately 6.9096, 124.5326, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.4 meters or 40.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tuka 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.