Telafas, Municipality of Columbio, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Municipality | Columbio |
| Postal code | 9801 |
| Population (2020) | 2,974 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6316, 124.9765 (6° 38' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 133.4 meters (437.7 feet) |
Telafas is a barangay in the municipality of Columbio, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,974. This represented 8.87% of the total population of Columbio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Telafas in the 2015 Census was 3,018 broken down into 765 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,834 | 314 | 5.84 | |
| 1,831 | 372 | 4.92 | |
| 2,107 | 424 | 4.97 | |
| 2,355 | 509 | 4.63 | |
| 2,657 | 633 | 4.20 | |
| 3,018 | 765 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Telafas is 5 to 9, with 353 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 258 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 353 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 334 | 11.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 288 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 271 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 245 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 219 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 187 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 149 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.73% |
| Total | 3,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Telafas grew from 1,852 in 1990 to 2,974 in 2020, an increase of 1,122 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 44 people, from the previous population of 3,018 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,852 | – | |
| 1,831 | -0.21% | |
| 2,107 | 3.06% | |
| 2,355 | 1.55% | |
| 2,657 | 4.49% | |
| 3,018 | 2.45% | |
| 2,974 | -0.31% |
Location
Telafas is situated at approximately 6.6316, 124.9765, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 133.4 meters or 437.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Telafas 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.