Bakat, Municipality of Rajah Buayan, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Rajah Buayan |
| Postal code | 9634 |
| Population (2020) | 2,295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9598, 124.5506 (6° 58' North, 124° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Bakat is a barangay in the municipality of Rajah Buayan, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,295. This represented 8.25% of the total population of Rajah Buayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bakat in the 2015 Census was 1,646 broken down into 291 households or an average of 5.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,012 | 205 | 4.94 | |
| 1,156 | 242 | 4.78 | |
| 1,305 | 227 | 5.75 | |
| 1,840 | 331 | 5.56 | |
| 1,201 | 224 | 5.36 | |
| 1,646 | 291 | 5.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bakat is 5 to 9, with 334 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 318 | 19.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 334 | 20.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 7.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 3.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 4.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 4.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 145 | 8.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 2.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 1.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,646 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bakat grew from 1,012 in 1990 to 2,295 in 2020, an increase of 1,283 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.25%, or an increase of 649 people, from the previous population of 1,646 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,012 | – | |
| 1,156 | 2.52% | |
| 1,305 | 2.63% | |
| 1,840 | 4.85% | |
| 1,201 | -14.38% | |
| 1,646 | 6.18% | |
| 2,295 | 7.25% |
Location
Bakat is situated at approximately 6.9598, 124.5506, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bakat shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Panadtaban, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao
- Tabungao, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao
- Masulot, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao
- Liab, Mamasapano, Maguindanao
- Malibpolok, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao
- Pidsandawan, Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao
- Bakat, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao
- Paidu Pulangi, Pikit, Cotabato
- Lusay, Mamasapano, Maguindanao
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.