Mapurok, Municipality of Alamada, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Alamada |
| Postal code | 9413 |
| Population (2020) | 2,856 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4075, 124.5122 (7° 24' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 214.6 meters (704.1 feet) |
Mapurok is a barangay in the municipality of Alamada, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,856. This represented 4.16% of the total population of Alamada.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapurok in the 2015 Census was 2,382 broken down into 511 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 925 | 193 | 4.79 | |
| 1,205 | 233 | 5.17 | |
| 1,569 | 265 | 5.92 | |
| 2,198 | 411 | 5.35 | |
| 2,128 | 458 | 4.65 | |
| 2,382 | 511 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapurok is 5 to 9, with 320 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 3.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 252 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 320 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 294 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 284 | 11.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 243 | 10.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 224 | 9.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 4.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 3.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 1.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 1.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.67% |
| Total | 2,382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapurok grew from 925 in 1990 to 2,856 in 2020, an increase of 1,931 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.89%, or an increase of 474 people, from the previous population of 2,382 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 925 | – | |
| 1,205 | 5.08% | |
| 1,569 | 5.82% | |
| 2,198 | 4.76% | |
| 2,128 | -1.17% | |
| 2,382 | 2.17% | |
| 2,856 | 3.89% |
Location
Mapurok is situated at approximately 7.4075, 124.5122, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 214.6 meters or 704.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapurok 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.