Allab, Municipality of Arakan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Arakan |
| Postal code | 9417 |
| Population (2020) | 787 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2888, 125.2220 (7° 17' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 580.4 meters (1,904.2 feet) |
Allab is a barangay in the municipality of Arakan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 787. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Arakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Allab in the 2015 Census was 694 broken down into 165 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 65 | 5.86 | |
| 448 | 81 | 5.53 | |
| 635 | 113 | 5.62 | |
| 595 | 133 | 4.47 | |
| 639 | 147 | 4.35 | |
| 694 | 165 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Allab is 5 to 9, with 107 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 11.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 15.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 6.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 8.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 3.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.58% |
| Total | 694 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Allab grew from 381 in 1990 to 787 in 2020, an increase of 406 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 694 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | – | |
| 448 | 3.08% | |
| 635 | 7.77% | |
| 595 | -0.89% | |
| 639 | 2.63% | |
| 694 | 1.58% | |
| 787 | 2.68% |
Location
Allab is situated at approximately 7.2888, 125.2220, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 580.4 meters or 1,904.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Allab 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.