Takunel, Municipality of Lake Sebu, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Lake Sebu |
| Postal code | 9514 |
| Population (2020) | 3,480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1734, 124.6473 (6° 10' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,768.7 meters (5,802.8 feet) |
Takunel is a barangay in the municipality of Lake Sebu, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,480. This represented 4.28% of the total population of Lake Sebu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Takunel in the 2015 Census was 2,562 broken down into 571 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | 249 | 4.67 | |
| 1,379 | 265 | 5.20 | |
| 1,895 | 412 | 4.60 | |
| 2,187 | 415 | 5.27 | |
| 2,251 | 471 | 4.78 | |
| 2,562 | 571 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Takunel is 5 to 9, with 352 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 89 | 3.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 344 | 13.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 352 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 302 | 11.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 260 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 10.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 207 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 144 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 3.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 2.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.27% |
| Total | 2,562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Takunel grew from 1,162 in 1990 to 3,480 in 2020, an increase of 2,318 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.66%, or an increase of 918 people, from the previous population of 2,562 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,162 | – | |
| 1,379 | 3.26% | |
| 1,895 | 7.05% | |
| 2,187 | 2.00% | |
| 2,251 | 1.06% | |
| 2,562 | 2.49% | |
| 3,480 | 6.66% |
Location
Takunel is situated at approximately 6.1734, 124.6473, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,768.7 meters or 5,802.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Takunel 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.