Kambing, Municipality of Kalingalan Caluang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) [until September 9, 2024; current status: undefined] |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Kalingalan Caluang |
| Postal code | 7416 |
| Population (2020) | 3,430 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9068, 121.2623 (5° 54' North, 121° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.0 meters (173.9 feet) |
Kambing is a barangay in the municipality of Kalingalan Caluang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,430. This represented 8.67% of the total population of Kalingalan Caluang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kambing in the 2015 Census was 2,386 broken down into 433 households or an average of 5.51 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,397 | 307 | 4.55 | |
| 1,521 | 395 | 3.85 | |
| 2,045 | 363 | 5.63 | |
| 2,626 | 498 | 5.27 | |
| 2,381 | 432 | 5.51 | |
| 2,386 | 433 | 5.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kambing is 5 to 9, with 455 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 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 252 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 455 | 19.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 398 | 16.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 242 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 3.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 4.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 8.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 261 | 10.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 190 | 7.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 3.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 1.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kambing grew from 1,397 in 1990 to 3,430 in 2020, an increase of 2,033 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 7.94%, or an increase of 1,044 people, from the previous population of 2,386 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,397 | – | |
| 1,521 | 1.61% | |
| 2,045 | 6.55% | |
| 2,626 | 3.51% | |
| 2,381 | -3.50% | |
| 2,386 | 0.04% | |
| 3,430 | 7.94% |
Location
Kambing is situated at approximately 5.9068, 121.2623, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.0 meters or 173.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kambing 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.