Makilala, Province of Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 38 |
| Postal code | 9401 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 343.57 km2 (132.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 87,927 |
| Density (2020) | 256 / km2 (663 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 58' North, 125° 5' East (6.9613, 125.0858) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 239.8 meters (786.7 feet) |
Makilala is a municipality in the landlocked province of Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 343.57 square kilometers or 132.65 square miles which constitutes 3.69% of Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 87,927. This represented 5.90% of the total population of Cotabato province, or 1.79% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 256 inhabitants per square kilometer or 663 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Makilala has 38 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batasan | 3.22% | 2,830 | 2,557 | 10.68% | 2.16% |
| Bato | 1.46% | 1,283 | 1,097 | 16.96% | 3.35% |
| Biangan | 1.58% | 1,389 | 1,181 | 17.61% | 3.47% |
| Buena Vida | 1.52% | 1,340 | 1,452 | -7.71% | -1.68% |
| Buhay | 1.94% | 1,710 | 1,679 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Bulakanon | 2.51% | 2,211 | 2,194 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Cabilao | 1.32% | 1,160 | 1,050 | 10.48% | 2.12% |
| Concepcion | 2.36% | 2,072 | 1,595 | 29.91% | 5.66% |
| Dagupan | 0.85% | 743 | 718 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Garsika | 1.66% | 1,462 | 1,460 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Guangan | 0.83% | 726 | 698 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Indangan | 2.87% | 2,520 | 2,412 | 4.48% | 0.93% |
| Jose Rizal | 2.23% | 1,963 | 1,807 | 8.63% | 1.76% |
| Katipunan II | 0.95% | 836 | 856 | -2.34% | -0.50% |
| Kawayanon | 1.13% | 990 | 840 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Kisante | 5.90% | 5,184 | 4,824 | 7.46% | 1.53% |
| Leboce | 0.44% | 388 | 368 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Libertad | 1.77% | 1,559 | 1,336 | 16.69% | 3.30% |
| Luayon | 2.35% | 2,067 | 2,134 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Luna Norte | 1.73% | 1,522 | 1,398 | 8.87% | 1.80% |
| Luna Sur | 1.28% | 1,129 | 1,032 | 9.40% | 1.91% |
| Malabuan | 1.71% | 1,504 | 1,500 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Malasila | 7.78% | 6,845 | 6,986 | -2.02% | -0.43% |
| Malungon | 0.90% | 789 | 857 | -7.93% | -1.73% |
| New Baguio | 1.41% | 1,236 | 1,246 | -0.80% | -0.17% |
| New Bulatukan | 2.52% | 2,213 | 2,465 | -10.22% | -2.24% |
| New Cebu | 1.49% | 1,310 | 1,118 | 17.17% | 3.39% |
| New Israel | 2.26% | 1,983 | 1,944 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| Old Bulatukan | 2.99% | 2,629 | 2,753 | -4.50% | -0.97% |
| Poblacion | 12.59% | 11,072 | 10,645 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Rodero | 1.56% | 1,372 | 857 | 60.09% | 10.41% |
| Saguing | 8.90% | 7,827 | 7,389 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| San Vicente | 6.97% | 6,131 | 5,973 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Santa Felomina | 2.60% | 2,289 | 1,952 | 17.26% | 3.41% |
| Santo Niño | 1.61% | 1,418 | 1,560 | -9.10% | -1.99% |
| Sinkatulan | 1.85% | 1,624 | 1,647 | -1.40% | -0.30% |
| Taluntalunan | 2.30% | 2,022 | 1,655 | 22.18% | 4.31% |
| Villaflores | 0.66% | 579 | 616 | -6.01% | -1.30% |
| Makilala Total | 87,927 | 83,851 | 4.86% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Makilala for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱207,230,633.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 114,401,596.61 | – |
| 2010 | 121,263,787.81 | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 140,544,610.97 | 15.90% |
| 2012 | 133,684,553.45 | -4.88% |
| 2013 | 152,909,508.67 | 14.38% |
| 2014 | 167,621,977.64 | 9.62% |
| 2015 | 186,622,015.41 | 11.34% |
| 2016 | 207,230,633.71 | 11.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Makilala in the 2015 Census was 83,374 broken down into 19,356 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,035 | 10,211 | 5.39 | |
| 60,942 | 11,578 | 5.26 | |
| 62,933 | 12,380 | 5.08 | |
| 71,434 | 15,334 | 4.66 | |
| 77,390 | 17,233 | 4.49 | |
| 83,374 | 19,356 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makilala is 5 to 9, with 9,511 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 629 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,797 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,542 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,511 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,894 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,131 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,612 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,757 | 8.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,014 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,338 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,809 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,427 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,560 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,090 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,336 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,584 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,053 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 767 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 629 | 0.75% |
| Total | 83,851 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makilala grew from 26,176 in 1960 to 87,927 in 2020, an increase of 61,751 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 4,076 people, from the previous population of 83,851 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 26,176 | – | |
| 35,796 | 3.11% | |
| 37,259 | 0.81% | |
| 41,497 | 2.18% | |
| 55,060 | 2.87% | |
| 61,125 | 1.98% | |
| 63,039 | 0.66% | |
| 71,543 | 1.76% | |
| 77,508 | 2.96% | |
| 83,851 | 1.51% | |
| 87,927 | 1.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Makilala for the year 2019 was 52,562, broken down into 26,574 males and 25,988 females.
Location
The municipal center of Makilala is situated at approximately 6° 58' North, 125° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 239.8 meters or 786.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Makilala are Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Davao City, and Samal, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Magpet, Cotabato, President Roxas, Cotabato, M'lang, Cotabato, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, and Matalam, Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 955.78 kilometers (593.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magpet, Cotabato, 16.17 kilometers (10.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- President Roxas, Cotabato, 21.61 kilometers (13.43 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- M'lang, Cotabato, 22.99 kilometers (14.29 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, 23.79 kilometers (14.79 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 23.91 kilometers (14.86 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Matalam, Cotabato, 24.81 kilometers (15.41 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 5.24 kilometers (3.25 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 38.36 kilometers (23.83 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 54.19 kilometers (33.67 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 57.59 kilometers (35.79 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Davao City, 58.84 kilometers (36.56 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 69.94 kilometers (43.46 miles) to the East (N80°E)
Distance from Manila: 955.78 kilometers (593.89 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.