Upper Sepaka, Municipality of Surallah, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Surallah |
| Postal code | 9512 |
| Population (2020) | 3,868 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3735, 124.6376 (6° 22' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 213.9 meters (701.8 feet) |
Upper Sepaka is a barangay in the municipality of Surallah, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,868. This represented 4.33% of the total population of Surallah.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Sepaka in the 2015 Census was 4,774 broken down into 1,085 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,682 | 334 | 5.04 | |
| 2,382 | 464 | 5.13 | |
| 3,523 | 722 | 4.88 | |
| 5,047 | 1,029 | 4.90 | |
| 4,557 | 968 | 4.71 | |
| 4,774 | 1,085 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Sepaka is 5 to 9, with 635 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 541 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 635 | 13.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 570 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 557 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 476 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 366 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 311 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 265 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 225 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 230 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 3.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 116 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 0.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.29% |
| Total | 4,774 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Sepaka grew from 1,682 in 1990 to 3,868 in 2020, an increase of 2,186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.33%, or a decrease of 906 people, from the previous population of 4,774 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,682 | – | |
| 2,382 | 6.74% | |
| 3,523 | 8.75% | |
| 5,047 | 5.08% | |
| 4,558 | -3.64% | |
| 4,774 | 0.89% | |
| 3,868 | -4.33% |
Location
Upper Sepaka is situated at approximately 6.3735, 124.6376, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 213.9 meters or 701.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Sepaka 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.