Columbio, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 9801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 926.15 km2 (357.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,527 |
| Density (2020) | 36 / km2 (94 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 38' North, 124° 58' East (6.6318, 124.9742) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 134.3 meters (440.4 feet) |
Columbio is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Sultan Kudarat.
The municipality has a land area of 926.15 square kilometers or 357.59 square miles which constitutes 17.27% of Sultan Kudarat's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,527. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Sultan Kudarat province, or 0.68% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 36 inhabitants per square kilometer or 94 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Columbio has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantangan | 5.07% | 1,701 | 1,954 | -12.95% | -2.88% |
| Datablao | 11.13% | 3,731 | 3,189 | 17.00% | 3.36% |
| Eday | 2.57% | 863 | 900 | -4.11% | -0.88% |
| Elbebe | 4.47% | 1,500 | 1,662 | -9.75% | -2.14% |
| Lasak | 4.01% | 1,344 | 1,419 | -5.29% | -1.14% |
| Libertad | 5.89% | 1,975 | 2,000 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| Lomoyon | 6.17% | 2,067 | 2,133 | -3.09% | -0.66% |
| Makat | 1.65% | 554 | 738 | -24.93% | -5.86% |
| Maligaya | 4.20% | 1,407 | 1,316 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Mayo | 6.23% | 2,090 | 2,119 | -1.37% | -0.29% |
| Natividad | 2.75% | 921 | 938 | -1.81% | -0.38% |
| Poblacion | 22.06% | 7,397 | 7,006 | 5.58% | 1.15% |
| Polomolok | 5.68% | 1,905 | 1,876 | 1.55% | 0.32% |
| Sinapulan | 4.86% | 1,629 | 1,576 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Sucob | 4.38% | 1,469 | 1,414 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
| Telafas | 8.87% | 2,974 | 3,018 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Columbio Total | 33,527 | 33,258 | 0.81% | 0.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Columbio for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱180,940,400.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 100,801,532.24 | – |
| 2010 | 106,503,492.85 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 114,900,043.43 | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 112,156,368.11 | -2.39% |
| 2013 | 126,639,718.08 | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 143,601,852.79 | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 165,511,107.82 | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 180,940,400.68 | 9.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Columbio in the 2015 Census was 33,258 broken down into 8,134 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,532 | 3,303 | 5.31 | |
| 21,511 | 4,317 | 4.98 | |
| 21,638 | 4,290 | 5.04 | |
| 23,664 | 4,848 | 4.88 | |
| 27,424 | 6,041 | 4.54 | |
| 33,258 | 8,134 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Columbio is 15 to 19, with 3,943 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 140 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 862 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,200 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,909 | 11.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,826 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,943 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,463 | 10.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,970 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,227 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,003 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,876 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,535 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,144 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 748 | 2.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 586 | 1.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 387 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 183 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 140 | 0.42% |
| Total | 33,258 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Columbio grew from 20,748 in 1970 to 33,527 in 2020, an increase of 12,779 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 269 people, from the previous population of 33,258 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 20,748 | – | |
| 6,467 | -20.86% | |
| 7,927 | 4.15% | |
| 17,567 | 8.28% | |
| 21,511 | 3.87% | |
| 21,698 | 0.19% | |
| 23,675 | 1.21% | |
| 27,440 | 5.52% | |
| 33,258 | 3.73% | |
| 33,527 | 0.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Columbio for the year 2019 was 19,176, broken down into 10,462 males and 8,714 females.
Location
The municipal center of Columbio is situated at approximately 6° 38' North, 124° 58' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 134.3 meters or 440.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Columbio are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, General Santos, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, Buluan, Maguindanao, Tulunan, Cotabato, Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, and Pandag, Maguindanao. Its distance from the national capital is 976.79 kilometers (606.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, 12.22 kilometers (7.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat, 17.90 kilometers (11.12 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Buluan, Maguindanao, 18.80 kilometers (11.68 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Tulunan, Cotabato, 18.81 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao, 19.84 kilometers (12.33 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Pandag, Maguindanao, 20.63 kilometers (12.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 24.19 kilometers (15.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 31.20 kilometers (19.39 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 38.58 kilometers (23.97 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 44.24 kilometers (27.49 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- General Santos, 67.32 kilometers (41.83 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Davao City, 82.94 kilometers (51.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
Distance from Manila: 976.79 kilometers (606.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.