Desawo, Municipality of T'boli, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | T'boli |
| Postal code | 9513 |
| Population (2020) | 2,106 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1930, 124.8363 (6° 12' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 637.9 meters (2,092.8 feet) |
Desawo is a barangay in the municipality of T'boli, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,106. This represented 2.08% of the total population of T'boli.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Desawo in the 2015 Census was 2,070 broken down into 488 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,446 | 294 | 4.92 | |
| 1,398 | 310 | 4.51 | |
| 1,764 | 320 | 5.51 | |
| 1,799 | 366 | 4.92 | |
| 2,070 | 488 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Desawo is 5 to 9, with 300 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 3.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 263 | 12.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 300 | 14.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 279 | 13.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 195 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 214 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 2.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 1.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 1.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.10% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 2,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Desawo grew from 1,446 in 1995 to 2,106 in 2020, an increase of 660 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 2,070 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,446 | – | |
| 1,398 | -0.72% | |
| 1,764 | 3.26% | |
| 1,799 | 0.72% | |
| 2,070 | 2.71% | |
| 2,106 | 0.36% |
Location
Desawo is situated at approximately 6.1930, 124.8363, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 637.9 meters or 2,092.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Desawo 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.