Alu Pangkoh, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 2,909 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9468, 120.8762 (5° 57' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Alu Pangkoh is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,909. This represented 4.07% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alu Pangkoh in the 2015 Census was 2,386 broken down into 417 households or an average of 5.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,540 | 239 | 6.44 | |
| 2,195 | 311 | 7.06 | |
| 2,258 | 314 | 7.19 | |
| 2,183 | 372 | 5.87 | |
| 2,238 | 397 | 5.64 | |
| 2,386 | 417 | 5.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alu Pangkoh is 1 to 4, with 348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 75 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 348 | 14.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 13.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 324 | 13.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 6.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 210 | 8.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 233 | 9.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 2.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 1.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alu Pangkoh grew from 1,540 in 1990 to 2,909 in 2020, an increase of 1,369 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.26%, or an increase of 523 people, from the previous population of 2,386 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,540 | – | |
| 2,195 | 6.86% | |
| 2,258 | 0.61% | |
| 2,183 | -0.46% | |
| 2,238 | 0.91% | |
| 2,386 | 1.23% | |
| 2,909 | 4.26% |
Location
Alu Pangkoh is situated at approximately 5.9468, 120.8762, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alu Pangkoh 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.