Poblacion, Municipality of Norala, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Norala |
| Postal code | 9508 |
| Population (2020) | 13,238 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.5206, 124.6623 (6° 31' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 106.6 meters (349.7 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Norala, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,238. This represented 28.36% of the total population of Norala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 12,581 broken down into 2,945 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,911 | 2,015 | 5.41 | |
| 11,096 | 2,158 | 5.14 | |
| 11,437 | 2,353 | 4.86 | |
| 12,051 | 2,694 | 4.47 | |
| 12,222 | 2,868 | 4.26 | |
| 12,581 | 2,945 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 1,304 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 130 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 220 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 956 | 7.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,304 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,232 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,180 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,172 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 971 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 904 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 840 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 731 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 765 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 656 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 477 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 436 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 271 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 198 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 149 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 130 | 1.03% |
| Total | 12,592 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 10,917 in 1990 to 13,238 in 2020, an increase of 2,321 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 646 people, from the previous population of 12,592 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,917 | – | |
| 11,105 | 0.32% | |
| 11,437 | 0.63% | |
| 12,051 | 0.72% | |
| 12,222 | 0.51% | |
| 12,592 | 0.57% | |
| 13,238 | 1.06% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 6.5206, 124.6623, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 106.6 meters or 349.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Puti, Norala, South Cotabato
- Panay, Santo Niño, South Cotabato
- San Vicente, Santo Niño, South Cotabato
- Lopez Jaena, Norala, South Cotabato
- Esperanza, Norala, South Cotabato
- Lapuz, Norala, South Cotabato
- Benigno Aquino, Jr., Norala, South Cotabato
- Liberty, Norala, South Cotabato
- San Jose, Norala, South Cotabato
- Simsiman, Norala, South Cotabato
- Kibid, Norala, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.