Karkum, Municipality of Sapad, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sapad |
| Postal code | 9213 |
| Population (2020) | 1,211 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8498, 123.8844 (7° 51' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.4 meters (171.9 feet) |
Karkum is a barangay in the municipality of Sapad, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,211. This represented 5.27% of the total population of Sapad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Karkum in the 2015 Census was 1,093 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 120 | 4.68 | |
| 506 | 140 | 3.61 | |
| 541 | 131 | 4.13 | |
| 758 | 168 | 4.51 | |
| 980 | 170 | 5.76 | |
| 1,093 | 229 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Karkum is 10 to 14, with 199 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 17.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 18.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 4.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 1.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 1.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,093 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Karkum grew from 561 in 1990 to 1,211 in 2020, an increase of 650 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,093 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 561 | – | |
| 506 | -1.91% | |
| 541 | 1.44% | |
| 758 | 4.76% | |
| 980 | 9.80% | |
| 1,093 | 2.10% | |
| 1,211 | 2.18% |
Location
Karkum is situated at approximately 7.8498, 123.8844, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.4 meters or 171.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Karkum 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.