Amabel, Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Magpet |
| Postal code | 9404 |
| Population (2020) | 1,504 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1586, 125.1327 (7° 10' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 721.4 meters (2,366.8 feet) |
Amabel is a barangay in the municipality of Magpet, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,504. This represented 2.80% of the total population of Magpet.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Amabel in the 2015 Census was 1,318 broken down into 247 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 47 | 5.43 | |
| 431 | 85 | 5.07 | |
| 551 | 122 | 4.52 | |
| 731 | 178 | 4.11 | |
| 996 | 188 | 5.30 | |
| 1,318 | 247 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Amabel is 5 to 9, with 217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 3.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 12.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 16.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 13.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 115 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 2.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.30% |
| Total | 1,318 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Amabel grew from 255 in 1990 to 1,504 in 2020, an increase of 1,249 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.82%, or an increase of 186 people, from the previous population of 1,318 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | – | |
| 431 | 10.33% | |
| 551 | 5.41% | |
| 731 | 3.98% | |
| 996 | 11.92% | |
| 1,318 | 5.48% | |
| 1,504 | 2.82% |
Location
Amabel is situated at approximately 7.1586, 125.1327, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 721.4 meters or 2,366.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Amabel 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.