Meochao, City of Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| City | Kidapawan |
| Postal code | 9400 |
| Population (2020) | 1,830 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0352, 125.1653 (7° 2' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 598.2 meters (1,962.6 feet) |
Meochao is a barangay in the city of Kidapawan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,830. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Kidapawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Meochao in the 2015 Census was 1,663 broken down into 401 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961 | 171 | 5.62 | |
| 915 | 173 | 5.29 | |
| 1,072 | 207 | 5.18 | |
| 1,288 | 299 | 4.31 | |
| 1,654 | 378 | 4.38 | |
| 1,663 | 401 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Meochao is 5 to 9, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 190 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 8.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 8.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,663 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Meochao grew from 961 in 1990 to 1,830 in 2020, an increase of 869 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.03%, or an increase of 167 people, from the previous population of 1,663 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 961 | – | |
| 915 | -0.91% | |
| 1,072 | 3.45% | |
| 1,288 | 2.56% | |
| 1,654 | 9.53% | |
| 1,663 | 0.10% | |
| 1,830 | 2.03% |
Location
Meochao is situated at approximately 7.0352, 125.1653, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 598.2 meters or 1,962.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Meochao 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.