Kiharong, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Maramag |
| Postal code | 8714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,625 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8597, 124.9903 (7° 52' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 574.8 meters (1,885.8 feet) |
Kiharong is a barangay in the municipality of Maramag, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,625. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Maramag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kiharong in the 2015 Census was 1,768 broken down into 387 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | 207 | 6.18 | |
| 1,197 | 212 | 5.65 | |
| 1,537 | 291 | 5.28 | |
| 1,490 | 309 | 4.82 | |
| 1,752 | 352 | 4.98 | |
| 1,768 | 387 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kiharong is 5 to 9, with 214 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 178 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 152 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 92 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.51% |
| Total | 1,768 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kiharong grew from 1,279 in 1990 to 1,625 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.76%, or a decrease of 143 people, from the previous population of 1,768 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | – | |
| 1,197 | -1.23% | |
| 1,537 | 5.51% | |
| 1,490 | -0.43% | |
| 1,752 | 6.07% | |
| 1,768 | 0.17% | |
| 1,625 | -1.76% |
Location
Kiharong is situated at approximately 7.8597, 124.9903, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 574.8 meters or 1,885.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kiharong 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.