Bato, Municipality of Makilala, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Makilala |
| Postal code | 9401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,283 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8700, 125.1082 (6° 52' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 634.2 meters (2,080.7 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Makilala, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,283. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Makilala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,097 broken down into 255 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 68 | 5.74 | |
| 683 | 141 | 4.84 | |
| 776 | 153 | 5.07 | |
| 895 | 189 | 4.74 | |
| 1,134 | 233 | 4.87 | |
| 1,097 | 255 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 14.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 12.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.27% |
| Total | 1,097 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 390 in 1990 to 1,283 in 2020, an increase of 893 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.35%, or an increase of 186 people, from the previous population of 1,097 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 683 | 11.07% | |
| 776 | 2.77% | |
| 895 | 1.99% | |
| 1,134 | 9.00% | |
| 1,097 | -0.63% | |
| 1,283 | 3.35% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 6.8700, 125.1082, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 634.2 meters or 2,080.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.