Aleosan, Province of Cotabato
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
Province | Cotabato |
Barangay count | 19 |
Postal code | 9415 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 225.44 km2 (87.04 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 41,944 |
Density (2020) | 186 / km2 (482 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 7° 9' North, 124° 35' East (7.1523, 124.5813) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.4 meters (109.7 feet) |
Aleosan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 225.44 square kilometers or 87.04 square miles which constitutes 2.42% of Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,944. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Cotabato province, or 0.86% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 186 inhabitants per square kilometer or 482 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aleosan has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Bagolibas | 3.34% | 1,402 | 1,562 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
Cawilihan | 3.25% | 1,362 | 1,292 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
Dualing | 8.13% | 3,412 | 2,998 | 13.81% | 2.76% |
Dunguan | 7.83% | 3,285 | 2,805 | 17.11% | 3.38% |
Katalicanan | 3.12% | 1,309 | 1,307 | 0.15% | 0.03% |
Lawili | 5.21% | 2,185 | 1,868 | 16.97% | 3.35% |
Lower Mingading | 3.52% | 1,476 | 1,373 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
Luanan | 3.69% | 1,548 | 1,349 | 14.75% | 2.94% |
Malapang | 3.42% | 1,435 | 1,311 | 9.46% | 1.92% |
New Leon | 5.47% | 2,294 | 2,049 | 11.96% | 2.41% |
New Panay | 6.37% | 2,673 | 2,934 | -8.90% | -1.94% |
Pagangan | 7.93% | 3,326 | 2,907 | 14.41% | 2.87% |
Palacat | 2.36% | 990 | 1,101 | -10.08% | -2.21% |
Pentil | 2.45% | 1,027 | 1,392 | -26.22% | -6.20% |
San Mateo | 13.43% | 5,632 | 4,739 | 18.84% | 3.70% |
Santa Cruz | 3.58% | 1,500 | 1,175 | 27.66% | 5.27% |
Tapodoc | 4.21% | 1,767 | 2,255 | -21.64% | -5.00% |
Tomado | 7.00% | 2,934 | 2,780 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
Upper Mingading | 5.69% | 2,387 | 2,208 | 8.11% | 1.65% |
Aleosan Total | 41,944 | 39,405 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aleosan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱103,442,936.77.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 57,937,067.97 | – |
2010 | 60,420,631.66 | 4.29% |
2011 | 65,603,824.75 | 8.58% |
2012 | 63,584,366.60 | -3.08% |
2013 | 72,477,011.22 | 13.99% |
2014 | 81,996,302.72 | 13.13% |
2015 | 93,503,530.72 | 14.03% |
2016 | 103,442,936.77 | 10.63% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aleosan in the 2015 Census was 39,401 broken down into 8,845 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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22,574 | 4,002 | 5.64 | |
25,400 | 4,684 | 5.42 | |
26,164 | 4,950 | 5.29 | |
32,868 | 6,431 | 5.11 | |
35,623 | 7,607 | 4.68 | |
39,401 | 8,845 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aleosan is 10 to 14, with 4,693 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 317 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 968 | 2.46% |
1 to 4 | 3,847 | 9.76% |
5 to 9 | 4,690 | 11.90% |
10 to 14 | 4,693 | 11.91% |
15 to 19 | 4,002 | 10.16% |
20 to 24 | 3,518 | 8.93% |
25 to 29 | 3,111 | 7.89% |
30 to 34 | 2,732 | 6.93% |
35 to 39 | 2,474 | 6.28% |
40 to 44 | 2,086 | 5.29% |
45 to 49 | 1,915 | 4.86% |
50 to 54 | 1,602 | 4.07% |
55 to 59 | 1,180 | 2.99% |
60 to 64 | 880 | 2.23% |
65 to 69 | 631 | 1.60% |
70 to 74 | 439 | 1.11% |
75 to 79 | 320 | 0.81% |
80 and over | 317 | 0.80% |
Total | 39,405 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aleosan grew from 22,574 in 1990 to 41,944 in 2020, an increase of 19,370 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 2,539 people, from the previous population of 39,405 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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22,574 | – | |
25,408 | 2.24% | |
26,164 | 0.63% | |
32,874 | 3.20% | |
35,746 | 3.10% | |
39,405 | 1.87% | |
41,944 | 1.32% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aleosan for the year 2019 was 23,325, broken down into 12,286 males and 11,039 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aleosan is situated at approximately 7° 9' North, 124° 35' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.4 meters or 109.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Aleosan are Cotabato City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Midsayap, Cotabato, Libungan, Cotabato, Pikit, Cotabato, Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Datu Piang, Maguindanao, and Datu Montawal, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 911.74 kilometers (566.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Midsayap, Cotabato, 6.68 kilometers (4.15 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Libungan, Cotabato, 11.75 kilometers (7.30 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Pikit, Cotabato, 14.89 kilometers (9.25 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Pagalungan, Maguindanao, 16.49 kilometers (10.25 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Datu Piang, Maguindanao, 17.16 kilometers (10.66 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Datu Montawal, Maguindanao, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
Nearest cities
- Cotabato City, 38.18 kilometers (23.72 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 52.87 kilometers (32.85 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 58.20 kilometers (36.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 78.04 kilometers (48.49 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 96.59 kilometers (60.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 99.16 kilometers (61.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
Distance from Manila: 911.74 kilometers (566.53 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.