Kayaga, Municipality of Kabacan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Kabacan |
| Postal code | 9407 |
| Population (2020) | 11,716 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1132, 124.8031 (7° 7' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
Kayaga is a barangay in the municipality of Kabacan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,716. This represented 12.49% of the total population of Kabacan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kayaga in the 2015 Census was 10,904 broken down into 2,279 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,674 | 870 | 5.37 | |
| 5,969 | 1,076 | 5.55 | |
| 5,460 | 1,058 | 5.16 | |
| 8,451 | 1,648 | 5.13 | |
| 9,973 | 2,008 | 4.97 | |
| 10,904 | 2,279 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kayaga is 15 to 19, with 1,298 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 277 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,140 | 10.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,252 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,214 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,298 | 11.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,252 | 11.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 896 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 752 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 609 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 635 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 468 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 336 | 3.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 265 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 206 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 141 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 80 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 0.42% |
| Total | 10,904 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kayaga grew from 4,674 in 1990 to 11,716 in 2020, an increase of 7,042 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 812 people, from the previous population of 10,904 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,674 | – | |
| 5,974 | 4.70% | |
| 5,460 | -1.91% | |
| 8,451 | 6.21% | |
| 9,973 | 6.21% | |
| 10,904 | 1.71% | |
| 11,716 | 1.52% |
Location
Kayaga is situated at approximately 7.1132, 124.8031, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kayaga shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Tupig, Carmen, Cotabato
- Kibenes, Carmen, Cotabato
- Kib-Ayao, Carmen, Cotabato
- Salapungan, Kabacan, Cotabato
- Ugalingan (Lumayong), Carmen, Cotabato
- Pedtad, Kabacan, Cotabato
- Talapas, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Kilagasan, Kabacan, Cotabato
- Magatos, Kabacan, Cotabato
- Pagagawan, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Bulit, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Poblacion, Kabacan, Cotabato
- Nabundas, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Talitay, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Maridagao, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
- Nasapian, Carmen, Cotabato
- Gokoton (Gokotan), Pikit, Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.