Garsika, Municipality of Makilala, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Makilala |
| Postal code | 9401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,462 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9691, 125.1354 (6° 58' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 456.6 meters (1,498.0 feet) |
Garsika is a barangay in the municipality of Makilala, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,462. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Makilala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garsika in the 2015 Census was 1,460 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 118 | 5.36 | |
| 703 | 136 | 5.17 | |
| 644 | 130 | 4.95 | |
| 1,258 | 278 | 4.53 | |
| 1,423 | 326 | 4.37 | |
| 1,460 | 346 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garsika is 5 to 9, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 196 | 13.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 7.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 9.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.34% |
| Total | 1,460 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garsika grew from 632 in 1990 to 1,462 in 2020, an increase of 830 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 1,460 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 632 | – | |
| 703 | 2.01% | |
| 644 | -1.86% | |
| 1,258 | 9.67% | |
| 1,423 | 4.59% | |
| 1,460 | 0.49% | |
| 1,462 | 0.03% |
Location
Garsika is situated at approximately 6.9691, 125.1354, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 456.6 meters or 1,498.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garsika 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.