Poblacion VIII, City of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) (until 2020, now part of BARMM) |
| City | Cotabato City |
| Postal code | 9600 |
| Population (2020) | 9,077 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1978, 124.2567 (7° 12' North, 124° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Poblacion VIII is a barangay in Cotabato City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,077. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Cotabato City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion VIII in the 2015 Census was 8,786 broken down into 1,612 households or an average of 5.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 914 | 182 | 5.02 | |
| 1,051 | 212 | 4.96 | |
| 2,250 | 450 | 5.00 | |
| 6,172 | 960 | 6.43 | |
| 6,454 | 1,335 | 4.83 | |
| 8,786 | 1,612 | 5.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion VIII is 10 to 14, with 992 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 50 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 185 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 780 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 925 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 992 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 961 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 929 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 723 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 652 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 585 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 540 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 455 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 293 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 241 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 213 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 137 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 73 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 0.57% |
| Total | 8,786 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion VIII grew from 914 in 1990 to 9,077 in 2020, an increase of 8,163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 291 people, from the previous population of 8,786 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 914 | – | |
| 1,051 | 2.65% | |
| 2,250 | 17.73% | |
| 6,232 | 15.09% | |
| 6,580 | 2.00% | |
| 8,786 | 5.66% | |
| 9,077 | 0.69% |
Location
Poblacion VIII is situated at approximately 7.1978, 124.2567, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion VIII 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.