Rifao, Municipality of Upi, 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 | Upi |
| Postal code | 9602 |
| Population (2020) | 1,208 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7946, 124.1004 (6° 48' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 498.3 meters (1,634.8 feet) |
Rifao is a barangay in the municipality of Upi, 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 1,208. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Upi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rifao in the 2015 Census was 1,114 broken down into 228 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 136 | 4.40 | |
| 500 | 124 | 4.03 | |
| 526 | 119 | 4.42 | |
| 854 | 180 | 4.74 | |
| 965 | 196 | 4.92 | |
| 1,114 | 228 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rifao is 5 to 9, with 193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 4.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 12.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 193 | 17.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 11.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 3.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,114 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rifao grew from 598 in 1990 to 1,208 in 2020, an increase of 610 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 1,114 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 598 | – | |
| 500 | -3.30% | |
| 526 | 1.09% | |
| 854 | 6.91% | |
| 965 | 4.55% | |
| 1,114 | 2.77% | |
| 1,208 | 1.72% |
Location
Rifao is situated at approximately 6.7946, 124.1004, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 498.3 meters or 1,634.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rifao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Resa, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Ranao Pilayan, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte
- Renti, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte
- Romangaob (Poblacion), South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
- Lapaken, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Sedem, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Meti, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
- Sinipak, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.