Lika, Municipality of M'lang, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | M'lang |
| Postal code | 9402 |
| Population (2020) | 4,846 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9870, 124.8914 (6° 59' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.7 meters (90.9 feet) |
Lika is a barangay in the municipality of M'lang, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,846. This represented 4.94% of the total population of M'lang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lika in the 2015 Census was 4,590 broken down into 1,072 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,484 | 614 | 5.67 | |
| 3,682 | 723 | 5.09 | |
| 3,811 | 732 | 5.21 | |
| 4,241 | 877 | 4.84 | |
| 4,185 | 933 | 4.49 | |
| 4,590 | 1,072 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lika is 5 to 9, with 516 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 392 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 516 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 431 | 9.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 467 | 10.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 406 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 400 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 293 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 317 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 284 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 265 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 211 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 165 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 132 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 107 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 0.85% |
| Total | 4,590 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lika grew from 3,484 in 1990 to 4,846 in 2020, an increase of 1,362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.15%, or an increase of 256 people, from the previous population of 4,590 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,484 | – | |
| 3,682 | 1.04% | |
| 3,811 | 0.74% | |
| 4,241 | 1.49% | |
| 4,185 | -0.48% | |
| 4,590 | 1.77% | |
| 4,846 | 1.15% |
Location
Lika is situated at approximately 6.9870, 124.8914, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.7 meters or 90.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lika 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.