Crossing Palkan, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Polomolok |
| Postal code | 9504 |
| Population (2020) | 2,467 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2686, 125.0107 (6° 16' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 432.6 meters (1,419.3 feet) |
Crossing Palkan is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,467. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Crossing Palkan in the 2015 Census was 1,967 broken down into 472 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,181 | 216 | 5.47 | |
| 1,308 | 250 | 5.23 | |
| 1,735 | 375 | 4.63 | |
| 1,719 | 381 | 4.51 | |
| 1,769 | 395 | 4.48 | |
| 1,967 | 472 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Crossing Palkan is 5 to 9, with 220 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 182 | 9.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 220 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 11.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 154 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 120 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,967 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Crossing Palkan grew from 1,181 in 1990 to 2,467 in 2020, an increase of 1,286 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.88%, or an increase of 500 people, from the previous population of 1,967 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,181 | – | |
| 1,308 | 1.93% | |
| 1,735 | 6.24% | |
| 1,719 | -0.13% | |
| 1,769 | 1.05% | |
| 1,967 | 2.04% | |
| 2,467 | 4.88% |
Location
Crossing Palkan is situated at approximately 6.2686, 125.0107, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 432.6 meters or 1,419.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Crossing Palkan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Koronadal Proper, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Bentung, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Sulit, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Palkan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato
- Lam-Caliaf, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Simbo, Tupi, South Cotabato
- Polonuling, Tupi, South Cotabato
- Sumbakil, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.