Koronadal, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 9506 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 277.00 km2 (106.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 195,398 |
| Density (2020) | 705 / km2 (1,827 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 30' North, 124° 51' East (6.5003, 124.8435) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.9 meters (180.1 feet) |
Koronadal is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of South Cotabato. It serves as the provincial capital as well as the regional center of SOCCSKSARGEN.
The city has a land area of 277.00 square kilometers or 106.95 square miles which constitutes 7.30% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 195,398. This represented 20.03% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 3.99% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 705 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,827 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Koronadal has 27 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption | 1.17% | 2,291 | 2,025 | 13.14% | 2.63% |
| Avanceña | 2.36% | 4,618 | 4,079 | 13.21% | 2.65% |
| Cacub | 1.39% | 2,725 | 2,477 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| Caloocan | 2.64% | 5,159 | 4,183 | 23.33% | 4.51% |
| Carpenter Hill | 3.92% | 7,652 | 6,584 | 16.22% | 3.21% |
| Concepcion | 2.98% | 5,818 | 4,268 | 36.32% | 6.74% |
| Esperanza | 0.99% | 1,942 | 2,655 | -26.85% | -6.37% |
| General Paulino Santos | 11.89% | 23,242 | 24,612 | -5.57% | -1.20% |
| Mabini | 2.08% | 4,057 | 3,871 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Magsaysay | 1.67% | 3,266 | 3,169 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Mambucal | 0.65% | 1,269 | 1,321 | -3.94% | -0.84% |
| Morales | 4.67% | 9,133 | 8,656 | 5.51% | 1.14% |
| Namnama | 2.17% | 4,245 | 3,416 | 24.27% | 4.68% |
| New Pangasinan | 2.21% | 4,321 | 3,626 | 19.17% | 3.76% |
| Paraiso | 3.39% | 6,631 | 5,669 | 16.97% | 3.35% |
| Rotonda | 2.24% | 4,369 | 3,279 | 33.24% | 6.23% |
| San Isidro | 4.31% | 8,421 | 7,198 | 16.99% | 3.36% |
| San Jose | 4.48% | 8,750 | 7,410 | 18.08% | 3.56% |
| San Roque | 2.29% | 4,476 | 4,066 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Santa Cruz | 9.58% | 18,724 | 13,534 | 38.35% | 7.07% |
| Santo Niño | 8.22% | 16,062 | 10,770 | 49.14% | 8.78% |
| Sarabia | 4.82% | 9,420 | 8,935 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Zone I | 2.11% | 4,125 | 4,652 | -11.33% | -2.50% |
| Zone II | 2.05% | 3,999 | 4,214 | -5.10% | -1.10% |
| Zone III | 6.66% | 13,013 | 12,423 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Zone IV | 4.02% | 7,856 | 8,833 | -11.06% | -2.44% |
| Zulueta | 5.02% | 9,814 | 9,017 | 8.84% | 1.80% |
| Koronadal Total | 195,398 | 174,942 | 11.69% | 2.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Koronadal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱720,036,615.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 433,025,527.08 | – |
| 2010 | 474,029,821.62 | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 539,559,078.86 | 13.82% |
| 2012 | 488,484,527.54 | -9.47% |
| 2013 | 536,505,823.21 | 9.83% |
| 2014 | 583,316,081.06 | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 662,544,544.76 | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 720,036,615.06 | 8.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Koronadal in the 2015 Census was 173,900 broken down into 42,920 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108,267 | 20,074 | 5.39 | |
| 117,608 | 24,056 | 4.89 | |
| 132,942 | 27,623 | 4.81 | |
| 148,571 | 32,821 | 4.53 | |
| 157,266 | 36,581 | 4.30 | |
| 173,900 | 42,920 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Koronadal is 5 to 9, with 18,113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,311 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,664 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 14,914 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 18,113 | 10.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 16,764 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 17,121 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 17,043 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 14,980 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 13,125 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 12,161 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 10,509 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 9,271 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 8,016 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 6,427 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,902 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,205 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,024 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,392 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 1,311 | 0.75% |
| Total | 174,942 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Koronadal grew from 13,957 in 1918 to 195,398 in 2020, an increase of 181,441 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 20,456 people, from the previous population of 174,942 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 13,957 | – | |
| 19,651 | 1.73% | |
| 53,563 | 10.83% | |
| 32,437 | -4.31% | |
| 54,413 | 5.19% | |
| 62,764 | 2.91% | |
| 80,566 | 5.12% | |
| 108,738 | 3.04% | |
| 118,231 | 1.58% | |
| 133,786 | 2.69% | |
| 149,622 | 1.55% | |
| 158,273 | 2.07% | |
| 174,942 | 1.92% | |
| 195,398 | 2.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Koronadal for the year 2019 was 108,358, broken down into 52,397 males and 55,961 females.
Location
The city center of Koronadal is situated at approximately 6° 30' North, 124° 51' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.9 meters or 180.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Koronadal are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Cotabato City, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, Tampakan, South Cotabato, Banga, South Cotabato, Tantangan, South Cotabato, Surallah, South Cotabato, and Mangudadatu, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 989.61 kilometers (614.92 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 6.75 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Tampakan, South Cotabato, 11.16 kilometers (6.94 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Banga, South Cotabato, 11.44 kilometers (7.11 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Tantangan, South Cotabato, 16.74 kilometers (10.40 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 17.43 kilometers (10.83 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 17.45 kilometers (10.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 27.66 kilometers (17.19 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- General Santos, 56.08 kilometers (34.85 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 62.52 kilometers (38.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 62.82 kilometers (39.03 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Cotabato City, 103.45 kilometers (64.28 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Davao City, 105.04 kilometers (65.27 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 989.61 kilometers (614.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.