New Abra, Municipality of Matalam, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Matalam |
| Postal code | 9406 |
| Population (2020) | 1,205 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1936, 124.9144 (7° 12' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.0 meters (285.4 feet) |
New Abra is a barangay in the municipality of Matalam, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,205. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Matalam.
Demographics
Households
The household population of New Abra in the 2015 Census was 1,090 broken down into 313 households or an average of 3.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | 101 | 5.34 | |
| 602 | 115 | 5.23 | |
| 557 | 110 | 5.06 | |
| 1,076 | 224 | 4.80 | |
| 1,312 | 311 | 4.22 | |
| 1,090 | 313 | 3.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in New Abra is 5 to 9, with 121 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 9.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 121 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 94 | 8.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 10.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 8.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 6.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.55% |
| Total | 1,090 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of New Abra grew from 539 in 1990 to 1,205 in 2020, an increase of 666 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 115 people, from the previous population of 1,090 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 539 | – | |
| 602 | 2.09% | |
| 557 | -1.65% | |
| 1,076 | 9.51% | |
| 1,312 | 7.49% | |
| 1,090 | -3.47% | |
| 1,205 | 2.13% |
Location
New Abra is situated at approximately 7.1936, 124.9144, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.0 meters or 285.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
New Abra 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.