Taraka, Municipality of Nunungan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Nunungan |
| Postal code | 9216 |
| Population (2020) | 665 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8563, 123.9287 (7° 51' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 237.6 meters (779.5 feet) |
Taraka is a barangay in the municipality of Nunungan, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 665. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Nunungan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taraka in the 2015 Census was 666 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | 94 | 5.59 | |
| 455 | 83 | 5.48 | |
| 503 | 93 | 5.41 | |
| 556 | 110 | 5.05 | |
| 625 | 115 | 5.43 | |
| 666 | 135 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taraka is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 11.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 19.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 18.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 4.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 666 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taraka grew from 525 in 1990 to 665 in 2020, an increase of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 666 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 525 | – | |
| 455 | -2.65% | |
| 503 | 2.17% | |
| 556 | 1.39% | |
| 625 | 4.35% | |
| 666 | 1.22% | |
| 665 | -0.03% |
Location
Taraka is situated at approximately 7.8563, 123.9287, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 237.6 meters or 779.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taraka shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Liangan, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Inayawan, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Pantar, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Canibongan, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Poblacion (Nunungan Proper), Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Cabasaran (Laya), Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Notongan, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Somiorang, Tangcal, Lanao del Norte
- Punod, Tangcal, Lanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.