Darapanan, Municipality of Sultan Kudarat, 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 | Sultan Kudarat |
| Postal code | 9605 |
| Population (2020) | 2,441 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2891, 124.3315 (7° 17' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.5 meters (123.0 feet) |
Darapanan is a barangay in the municipality of Sultan Kudarat, 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 2,441. This represented 2.32% of the total population of Sultan Kudarat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Darapanan in the 2015 Census was 1,787 broken down into 290 households or an average of 6.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 762 | 160 | 4.76 | |
| 871 | 183 | 4.76 | |
| 1,366 | 228 | 5.99 | |
| 2,243 | 473 | 4.74 | |
| 1,203 | 192 | 6.27 | |
| 1,787 | 290 | 6.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Darapanan is 5 to 9, with 293 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 3.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 270 | 15.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 293 | 16.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 231 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 11.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 3.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 3.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 2.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 1.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.22% |
| Total | 1,787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Darapanan grew from 762 in 1990 to 2,441 in 2020, an increase of 1,679 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.78%, or an increase of 654 people, from the previous population of 1,787 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 762 | – | |
| 871 | 2.54% | |
| 1,366 | 10.13% | |
| 2,243 | 7.08% | |
| 1,203 | -20.29% | |
| 1,787 | 7.82% | |
| 2,441 | 6.78% |
Location
Darapanan is situated at approximately 7.2891, 124.3315, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.5 meters or 123.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Darapanan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Matengen, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Ladia, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Pigcalagan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Nekitan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Balut, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte
- Bungabong, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte
- Crossing Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.