Malamote, Municipality of Kabacan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Kabacan |
| Postal code | 9407 |
| Population (2020) | 2,026 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0768, 124.8697 (7° 5' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.8 meters (84.6 feet) |
Malamote is a barangay in the municipality of Kabacan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,026. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Kabacan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malamote in the 2015 Census was 1,866 broken down into 507 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,990 | 381 | 5.22 | |
| 1,588 | 354 | 4.49 | |
| 1,825 | 412 | 4.43 | |
| 1,725 | 426 | 4.05 | |
| 1,950 | 510 | 3.82 | |
| 1,866 | 507 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malamote is 5 to 9, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 179 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 7.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 7.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 6.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 126 | 6.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,866 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malamote grew from 1,990 in 1990 to 2,026 in 2020, an increase of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 160 people, from the previous population of 1,866 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,990 | – | |
| 1,606 | -3.94% | |
| 1,825 | 2.78% | |
| 1,732 | -0.72% | |
| 1,950 | 4.41% | |
| 1,866 | -0.83% | |
| 2,026 | 1.75% |
Location
Malamote is situated at approximately 7.0768, 124.8697, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.8 meters or 84.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malamote 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.