Poblacion, Municipality of Malungon, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Malungon |
| Postal code | 9503 |
| Population (2020) | 9,882 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3769, 125.2697 (6° 23' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 150.4 meters (493.4 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Malungon, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,882. This represented 9.37% of the total population of Malungon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 9,876 broken down into 2,261 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,570 | 1,586 | 5.40 | |
| 7,224 | 1,454 | 4.97 | |
| 8,677 | 1,715 | 5.06 | |
| 8,515 | 1,579 | 5.39 | |
| 9,678 | 2,205 | 4.39 | |
| 9,876 | 2,261 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 1,134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 62 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 221 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 866 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,127 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,134 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,023 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 889 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 782 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 692 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 667 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 593 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 540 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 420 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 315 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 222 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 174 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 104 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 64 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 62 | 0.63% |
| Total | 9,895 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 8,570 in 1990 to 9,882 in 2020, an increase of 1,312 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 9,895 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,570 | – | |
| 7,263 | -3.05% | |
| 8,677 | 3.89% | |
| 8,515 | -0.26% | |
| 9,678 | 4.77% | |
| 9,895 | 0.42% | |
| 9,882 | -0.03% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 6.3769, 125.2697, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 150.4 meters or 493.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.