Amas, City of Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| City | Kidapawan |
| Postal code | 9400 |
| Population (2020) | 7,579 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0520, 124.9886 (7° 3' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 109.1 meters (357.9 feet) |
Amas is a barangay in the city of Kidapawan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,579. This represented 4.71% of the total population of Kidapawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amas in the 2015 Census was 6,196 broken down into 1,453 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,359 | 629 | 5.34 | |
| 3,878 | 839 | 4.62 | |
| 5,214 | 1,012 | 5.15 | |
| 4,730 | 1,074 | 4.40 | |
| 5,876 | 1,325 | 4.43 | |
| 6,196 | 1,453 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amas is 10 to 14, with 696 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 137 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 546 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 687 | 9.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 696 | 9.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 654 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 679 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 669 | 9.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 655 | 8.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 558 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 538 | 7.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 437 | 6.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 318 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 265 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 195 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 125 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.49% |
| Total | 7,289 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amas grew from 3,607 in 1990 to 7,579 in 2020, an increase of 3,972 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 290 people, from the previous population of 7,289 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,607 | – | |
| 4,242 | 3.08% | |
| 5,682 | 6.47% | |
| 5,488 | -0.48% | |
| 6,430 | 5.94% | |
| 7,289 | 2.42% | |
| 7,579 | 0.82% |
Location
Amas is situated at approximately 7.0520, 124.9886, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 109.1 meters or 357.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amas 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.