Kalang, Municipality of Tapul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Tapul |
| Postal code | 7410 |
| Population (2020) | 2,793 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tapul |
| Coordinates | 5.7047, 120.8821 (5° 42' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Kalang, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tapul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,793. This represented 13.43% of the total population of Tapul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalang in the 2015 Census was 2,560 broken down into 379 households or an average of 6.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,191 | 205 | 5.81 | |
| 1,467 | 250 | 5.87 | |
| 2,002 | 267 | 7.50 | |
| 2,874 | 422 | 6.81 | |
| 2,553 | 378 | 6.75 | |
| 2,560 | 379 | 6.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalang is 5 to 9, with 442 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 3.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 342 | 13.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 442 | 17.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 414 | 16.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 6.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 4.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 168 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 6.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 2.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 0.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 0.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.16% |
| Total | 2,560 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalang grew from 1,197 in 1990 to 2,793 in 2020, an increase of 1,596 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 233 people, from the previous population of 2,560 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,197 | – | |
| 1,467 | 3.88% | |
| 2,002 | 6.89% | |
| 2,874 | 5.11% | |
| 2,553 | -4.22% | |
| 2,560 | 0.05% | |
| 2,793 | 1.85% |
Location
Kalang is situated at approximately 5.7047, 120.8821, in the island of Tapul. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kalang 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.