Esperanza, City of Koronadal, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| City | Koronadal |
| Postal code | 9506 |
| Population (2020) | 1,942 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5120, 124.9168 (6° 31' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.9 meters (275.3 feet) |
Esperanza is a barangay in the city of Koronadal, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,942. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Koronadal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 2,655 broken down into 575 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,121 | 380 | 5.58 | |
| 2,238 | 440 | 5.09 | |
| 2,494 | 491 | 5.08 | |
| 2,607 | 500 | 5.21 | |
| 2,723 | 640 | 4.25 | |
| 2,655 | 575 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 5 to 9, with 289 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 289 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 265 | 9.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 228 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 215 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 227 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 212 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 194 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 165 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 151 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 106 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.21% |
| Total | 2,655 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza fell from 2,121 in 1990 to 1,942 in 2020, a decrease of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.37%, or a decrease of 713 people, from the previous population of 2,655 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,121 | – | |
| 2,238 | 1.01% | |
| 2,494 | 2.35% | |
| 2,607 | 0.61% | |
| 2,723 | 1.60% | |
| 2,655 | -0.48% | |
| 1,942 | -6.37% |
Location
Esperanza is situated at approximately 6.5120, 124.9168, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.9 meters or 275.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Esperanza 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.