Kematu, 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) | 8,141 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.2093, 124.8432 (6° 13' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 530.6 meters (1,740.8 feet) |
Kematu is a barangay in the municipality of T'boli, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,141. This represented 8.06% of the total population of T'boli.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kematu in the 2015 Census was 7,302 broken down into 1,693 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,778 | 499 | 5.57 | |
| 4,146 | 850 | 4.88 | |
| 3,029 | 665 | 4.55 | |
| 5,001 | 1,021 | 4.90 | |
| 6,782 | 1,559 | 4.35 | |
| 7,302 | 1,693 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kematu is 5 to 9, with 1,034 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 199 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 880 | 12.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,034 | 14.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 892 | 12.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 764 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 727 | 9.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 644 | 8.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 481 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 468 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 399 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 284 | 3.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 184 | 2.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 1.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 102 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 0.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.22% |
| Total | 7,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kematu grew from 2,792 in 1990 to 8,141 in 2020, an increase of 5,349 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 839 people, from the previous population of 7,302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,792 | – | |
| 4,146 | 7.69% | |
| 3,029 | -6.51% | |
| 5,001 | 7.16% | |
| 6,782 | 11.73% | |
| 7,302 | 1.42% | |
| 8,141 | 2.32% |
Location
Kematu is situated at approximately 6.2093, 124.8432, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 530.6 meters or 1,740.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kematu shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lambuling, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Datal Bob, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Desawo, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Aflek, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Basag, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Malugong, T'boli, South Cotabato
- T'bolok, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Edwards (Poblacion), T'boli, South Cotabato
- Lamhako, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Lemsnolon, T'boli, South Cotabato
- Poblacion, T'boli, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.