Poblacion, Municipality of Shariff Aguak, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Shariff Aguak |
| Postal code | 9608 |
| Population (2020) | 8,011 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8653, 124.4422 (6° 52' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.4 meters (106.3 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Shariff Aguak, in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,011. This represented 23.57% of the total population of Shariff Aguak.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 6,791 broken down into 1,071 households or an average of 6.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,207 | 1,023 | 5.09 | |
| 7,846 | 1,291 | 6.08 | |
| 8,671 | 1,179 | 7.35 | |
| 10,936 | 1,611 | 6.79 | |
| 9,966 | 1,572 | 6.34 | |
| 6,791 | 1,071 | 6.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 1,151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 219 | 3.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 922 | 13.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,151 | 16.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 904 | 12.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 691 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 595 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 629 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 477 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 386 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 285 | 4.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 255 | 3.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 201 | 2.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 118 | 1.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 1.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.20% |
| Total | 7,010 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 5,207 in 1990 to 8,011 in 2020, an increase of 2,804 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.85%, or an increase of 1,001 people, from the previous population of 7,010 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,207 | – | |
| 7,846 | 7.98% | |
| 8,671 | 2.17% | |
| 10,936 | 3.25% | |
| 9,966 | -3.32% | |
| 7,010 | -6.48% | |
| 8,011 | 2.85% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 6.8653, 124.4422, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.4 meters or 106.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Kapinpilan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Dicalongan (Poblacion), Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Tuayan, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Limpongo, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Bialong, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur
- Labu-labu, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.