Marbel, Municipality of Matalam, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Matalam |
| Postal code | 9406 |
| Population (2020) | 3,589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1201, 124.9237 (7° 7' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.8 meters (173.2 feet) |
Marbel is a barangay in the municipality of Matalam, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,589. This represented 4.41% of the total population of Matalam.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marbel in the 2015 Census was 3,586 broken down into 859 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,289 | 468 | 4.89 | |
| 2,442 | 520 | 4.70 | |
| 3,105 | 632 | 4.91 | |
| 3,449 | 778 | 4.43 | |
| 3,671 | 879 | 4.18 | |
| 3,586 | 859 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marbel is 5 to 9, with 424 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 329 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 424 | 11.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 361 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 366 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 331 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 286 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 234 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 247 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 220 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 177 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 152 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 130 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.45% |
| Total | 3,586 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marbel grew from 2,289 in 1990 to 3,589 in 2020, an increase of 1,300 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 3,586 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,289 | – | |
| 2,442 | 1.22% | |
| 3,105 | 5.29% | |
| 3,449 | 1.46% | |
| 3,671 | 2.30% | |
| 3,586 | -0.44% | |
| 3,589 | 0.02% |
Location
Marbel is situated at approximately 7.1201, 124.9237, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.8 meters or 173.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marbel 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.