Wakat, Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Barobo |
| Postal code | 8309 |
| Population (2020) | 2,672 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5608, 126.1164 (8° 34' North, 126° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Wakat is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,672. This represented 5.03% of the total population of Barobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wakat in the 2015 Census was 2,086 broken down into 438 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,063 | 190 | 5.59 | |
| 1,098 | 205 | 5.36 | |
| 1,296 | 232 | 5.59 | |
| 1,484 | 292 | 5.08 | |
| 1,739 | 331 | 5.25 | |
| 2,086 | 438 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wakat is 5 to 9, with 287 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 217 | 10.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 287 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 252 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 208 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 85 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wakat grew from 1,063 in 1990 to 2,672 in 2020, an increase of 1,609 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.24%, or an increase of 576 people, from the previous population of 2,096 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,063 | – | |
| 1,098 | 0.61% | |
| 1,296 | 3.62% | |
| 1,484 | 1.89% | |
| 1,739 | 5.94% | |
| 2,096 | 3.62% | |
| 2,672 | 5.24% |
Location
Wakat is situated at approximately 8.5608, 126.1164, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wakat 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.