Kaunayan, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 943 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0835, 121.0832 (6° 5' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Kaunayan is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 943. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kaunayan in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 159 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 74 | 5.58 | |
| 408 | 75 | 5.44 | |
| 549 | 93 | 5.90 | |
| 743 | 170 | 4.37 | |
| 652 | 152 | 4.29 | |
| 690 | 159 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kaunayan is 1 to 4, with 110 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 4.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 15.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 7.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 6.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 7.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 9.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.43% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kaunayan grew from 413 in 1990 to 943 in 2020, an increase of 530 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.80%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 413 | – | |
| 408 | -0.23% | |
| 549 | 6.57% | |
| 743 | 4.26% | |
| 652 | -4.64% | |
| 690 | 1.08% | |
| 943 | 6.80% |
Location
Kaunayan is situated at approximately 6.0835, 121.0832, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kaunayan 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.