Sulit, 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) | 5,972 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2362, 125.0246 (6° 14' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 345.9 meters (1,134.8 feet) |
Sulit is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,972. This represented 3.46% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulit in the 2015 Census was 5,083 broken down into 1,219 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,813 | 480 | 5.86 | |
| 3,547 | 722 | 4.91 | |
| 4,487 | 921 | 4.87 | |
| 4,346 | 998 | 4.35 | |
| 4,806 | 1,085 | 4.43 | |
| 5,083 | 1,219 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sulit is 5 to 9, with 558 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 119 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 418 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 558 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 524 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 526 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 473 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 395 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 351 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 346 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 313 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 300 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 195 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 190 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 121 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 97 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 74 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.71% |
| Total | 5,083 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulit grew from 2,813 in 1990 to 5,972 in 2020, an increase of 3,159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.45%, or an increase of 889 people, from the previous population of 5,083 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,813 | – | |
| 3,547 | 4.44% | |
| 4,502 | 5.24% | |
| 4,346 | -0.49% | |
| 4,806 | 3.73% | |
| 5,083 | 1.07% | |
| 5,972 | 3.45% |
Location
Sulit is situated at approximately 6.2362, 125.0246, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 345.9 meters or 1,134.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sulit 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.