Maria Caridad, Municipality of Arakan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Arakan |
| Postal code | 9417 |
| Population (2020) | 805 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3713, 125.1381 (7° 22' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 245.2 meters (804.5 feet) |
Maria Caridad is a barangay in the municipality of Arakan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 805. This represented 1.59% of the total population of Arakan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maria Caridad in the 2015 Census was 690 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | 85 | 5.82 | |
| 531 | 91 | 5.84 | |
| 591 | 110 | 5.37 | |
| 664 | 129 | 5.15 | |
| 598 | 117 | 5.11 | |
| 690 | 148 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maria Caridad is 5 to 9, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 17.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 8.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 1.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.43% |
| Total | 690 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maria Caridad grew from 495 in 1990 to 805 in 2020, an increase of 310 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.30%, or an increase of 115 people, from the previous population of 690 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 495 | – | |
| 531 | 1.32% | |
| 591 | 2.32% | |
| 664 | 1.62% | |
| 598 | -3.74% | |
| 690 | 2.76% | |
| 805 | 3.30% |
Location
Maria Caridad is situated at approximately 7.3713, 125.1381, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 245.2 meters or 804.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maria Caridad 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.