Owas, Municipality of Magpet, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Magpet |
| Postal code | 9404 |
| Population (2020) | 772 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0644, 125.1530 (7° 4' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 475.6 meters (1,560.3 feet) |
Owas is a barangay in the municipality of Magpet, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 772. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Magpet.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Owas in the 2015 Census was 705 broken down into 192 households or an average of 3.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 103 | 5.02 | |
| 685 | 131 | 5.23 | |
| 753 | 140 | 5.38 | |
| 702 | 161 | 4.36 | |
| 728 | 161 | 4.52 | |
| 705 | 192 | 3.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Owas is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 9.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.71% |
| Total | 705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Owas grew from 517 in 1990 to 772 in 2020, an increase of 255 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | – | |
| 685 | 5.41% | |
| 753 | 2.05% | |
| 702 | -0.96% | |
| 728 | 1.33% | |
| 705 | -0.61% | |
| 772 | 1.93% |
Location
Owas is situated at approximately 7.0644, 125.1530, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 475.6 meters or 1,560.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Owas 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.