Malagakit, Municipality of Pigcawayan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Pigcawayan |
| Postal code | 9412 |
| Population (2020) | 573 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2426, 124.3895 (7° 15' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Malagakit is a barangay in the municipality of Pigcawayan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 573. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Pigcawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malagakit in the 2015 Census was 598 broken down into 177 households or an average of 3.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | 131 | 4.79 | |
| 602 | 132 | 4.56 | |
| 473 | 100 | 4.73 | |
| 606 | 133 | 4.56 | |
| 696 | 174 | 4.00 | |
| 598 | 177 | 3.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malagakit is 5 to 9, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 7.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 8.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.34% |
| Total | 598 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malagakit fell from 628 in 1990 to 573 in 2020, a decrease of 55 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.89%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 598 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 628 | – | |
| 602 | -0.79% | |
| 473 | -5.04% | |
| 606 | 3.48% | |
| 696 | 5.17% | |
| 598 | -2.85% | |
| 573 | -0.89% |
Location
Malagakit is situated at approximately 7.2426, 124.3895, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malagakit 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.