Lam‑Caliaf, 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) | 1,718 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2731, 125.0530 (6° 16' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 509.1 meters (1,670.3 feet) |
Lam‑Caliaf is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,718. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lam-Caliaf in the 2015 Census was 1,388 broken down into 345 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 150 | 5.66 | |
| 961 | 178 | 5.40 | |
| 766 | 159 | 4.82 | |
| 1,049 | 210 | 5.00 | |
| 1,202 | 262 | 4.59 | |
| 1,388 | 345 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lam-Caliaf is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 10.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 7.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 8.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 6.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,388 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lam-Caliaf grew from 849 in 1990 to 1,718 in 2020, an increase of 869 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.59%, or an increase of 330 people, from the previous population of 1,388 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 849 | – | |
| 961 | 2.35% | |
| 766 | -4.75% | |
| 1,049 | 4.43% | |
| 1,202 | 5.08% | |
| 1,388 | 2.78% | |
| 1,718 | 4.59% |
Location
Lam‑Caliaf is situated at approximately 6.2731, 125.0530, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 509.1 meters or 1,670.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lam‑Caliaf 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.