Tamontaka, 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) | 14,099 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1830, 124.2239 (7° 11' North, 124° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Tamontaka is a barangay in Cotabato City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,099. This represented 4.34% of the total population of Cotabato City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamontaka in the 2015 Census was 12,027 broken down into 2,408 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,552 | 653 | 5.44 | |
| 4,788 | 951 | 5.03 | |
| 6,185 | 1,366 | 4.53 | |
| 11,259 | 2,206 | 5.10 | |
| 11,669 | 2,334 | 5.00 | |
| 12,027 | 2,408 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tamontaka is 10 to 14, with 1,516 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 251 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,061 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,514 | 12.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,516 | 12.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,502 | 12.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,132 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 875 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 772 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 939 | 7.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 850 | 7.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 550 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 359 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 216 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 232 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 116 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 71 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.29% |
| Total | 12,027 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamontaka grew from 3,552 in 1990 to 14,099 in 2020, an increase of 10,547 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.40%, or an increase of 2,072 people, from the previous population of 12,027 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,552 | – | |
| 4,788 | 5.75% | |
| 6,200 | 5.70% | |
| 11,259 | 8.58% | |
| 11,669 | 1.31% | |
| 12,027 | 0.58% | |
| 14,099 | 3.40% |
Location
Tamontaka is situated at approximately 7.1830, 124.2239, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamontaka 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.