Pigcawaran, Municipality of Alamada, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Alamada |
| Postal code | 9413 |
| Population (2020) | 4,428 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4623, 124.5227 (7° 28' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 282.0 meters (925.2 feet) |
Pigcawaran is a barangay in the municipality of Alamada, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,428. This represented 6.45% of the total population of Alamada.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pigcawaran in the 2015 Census was 4,323 broken down into 1,024 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,775 | 799 | 5.98 | |
| 1,531 | 407 | 3.76 | |
| 2,899 | 530 | 5.47 | |
| 4,396 | 883 | 4.98 | |
| 3,778 | 772 | 4.89 | |
| 4,323 | 1,024 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pigcawaran is 10 to 14, with 518 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 109 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 411 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 504 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 518 | 11.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 498 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 425 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 344 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 269 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 248 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 237 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 209 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.81% |
| Total | 4,323 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pigcawaran fell from 4,775 in 1990 to 4,428 in 2020, a decrease of 347 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 4,323 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,775 | – | |
| 1,531 | -19.19% | |
| 2,899 | 14.67% | |
| 4,396 | 5.91% | |
| 3,778 | -5.37% | |
| 4,323 | 2.60% | |
| 4,428 | 0.51% |
Location
Pigcawaran is situated at approximately 7.4623, 124.5227, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 282.0 meters or 925.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pigcawaran 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.