Silway 8, 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) | 12,814 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1940, 125.0931 (6° 12' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 203.2 meters (666.7 feet) |
Silway 8 is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,814. This represented 7.42% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silway 8 in the 2015 Census was 10,447 broken down into 2,467 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,075 | 747 | 5.46 | |
| 4,822 | 957 | 5.04 | |
| 5,997 | 1,260 | 4.76 | |
| 7,078 | 1,667 | 4.25 | |
| 8,484 | 1,957 | 4.34 | |
| 10,447 | 2,467 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silway 8 is 5 to 9, with 1,241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 50 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 235 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,015 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,241 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,020 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,038 | 9.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,012 | 9.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 875 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 780 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 695 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 656 | 6.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 530 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 427 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 336 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 219 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 147 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 100 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 71 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 0.48% |
| Total | 10,447 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silway 8 grew from 4,075 in 1990 to 12,814 in 2020, an increase of 8,739 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.39%, or an increase of 2,367 people, from the previous population of 10,447 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,075 | – | |
| 4,822 | 3.20% | |
| 5,997 | 4.79% | |
| 7,105 | 2.37% | |
| 8,495 | 6.72% | |
| 10,447 | 4.02% | |
| 12,814 | 4.39% |
Location
Silway 8 is situated at approximately 6.1940, 125.0931, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 203.2 meters or 666.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silway 8 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.