Kutah Parang, Municipality of Lugus, 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 | Lugus |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Population (2020) | 885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6982, 120.8627 (5° 42' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Kutah Parang is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 885. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kutah Parang in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 156 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,056 | 146 | 7.23 | |
| 867 | 116 | 7.47 | |
| 898 | 118 | 7.61 | |
| 728 | 142 | 5.13 | |
| 860 | 153 | 5.62 | |
| 880 | 156 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kutah Parang is 25 to 29, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 11.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 8.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 10.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 12.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.23% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kutah Parang fell from 1,056 in 1990 to 885 in 2020, a decrease of 171 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,056 | – | |
| 867 | -3.63% | |
| 898 | 0.76% | |
| 728 | -2.85% | |
| 860 | 6.25% | |
| 880 | 0.44% | |
| 885 | 0.12% |
Location
Kutah Parang is situated at approximately 5.6982, 120.8627, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kutah Parang 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.