Damalasak, Municipality of Pikit, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Pikit |
| Postal code | 9409 |
| Population (2020) | 537 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0310, 124.6042 (7° 2' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Damalasak is a barangay in the municipality of Pikit, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 537. This represented 0.33% of the total population of Pikit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damalasak in the 2015 Census was 2,769 broken down into 711 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 661 | 146 | 4.53 | |
| 776 | 165 | 4.70 | |
| 800 | 160 | 5.00 | |
| 1,048 | 202 | 5.19 | |
| 1,234 | 251 | 4.92 | |
| 2,769 | 711 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damalasak is 10 to 14, with 373 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 6.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 373 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 321 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 7.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 260 | 9.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 297 | 10.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 193 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 249 | 8.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 123 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 2.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 1.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 0.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.07% |
| Total | 2,769 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damalasak fell from 661 in 1990 to 537 in 2020, a decrease of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 29.20%, or a decrease of 2,232 people, from the previous population of 2,769 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | – | |
| 776 | 3.05% | |
| 800 | 0.66% | |
| 1,048 | 3.79% | |
| 1,234 | 6.13% | |
| 2,769 | 16.63% | |
| 537 | -29.20% |
Location
Damalasak is situated at approximately 7.0310, 124.6042, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damalasak 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.