Kusan, Municipality of Banga, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 9511 |
| Population (2020) | 4,828 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.4127, 124.7332 (6° 25' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 166.6 meters (546.6 feet) |
Kusan, formerly Barrio 8, is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,828. This represented 5.41% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kusan in the 2015 Census was 4,451 broken down into 1,075 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,907 | 509 | 5.71 | |
| 3,083 | 592 | 5.21 | |
| 3,314 | 669 | 4.95 | |
| 3,694 | 811 | 4.55 | |
| 3,895 | 892 | 4.37 | |
| 4,451 | 1,075 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kusan is 5 to 9, with 490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 101 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 439 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 490 | 11.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 444 | 9.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 380 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 429 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 413 | 9.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 306 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 262 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 248 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 239 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 203 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 140 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 118 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 70 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 1.08% |
| Total | 4,451 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kusan grew from 2,907 in 1990 to 4,828 in 2020, an increase of 1,921 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.73%, or an increase of 377 people, from the previous population of 4,451 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,907 | – | |
| 3,083 | 1.11% | |
| 3,314 | 1.56% | |
| 3,694 | 1.51% | |
| 3,895 | 1.95% | |
| 4,451 | 2.57% | |
| 4,828 | 1.73% |
Location
Kusan is situated at approximately 6.4127, 124.7332, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 166.6 meters or 546.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kusan 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.