Upper Katungal, City of Tacurong, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| City | Tacurong |
| Postal code | 9800 |
| Population (2020) | 4,609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6519, 124.6604 (6° 39' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.7 meters (212.3 feet) |
Upper Katungal is a barangay in the city of Tacurong, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,609. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Tacurong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Katungal in the 2015 Census was 3,736 broken down into 859 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,144 | 384 | 5.58 | |
| 2,291 | 427 | 5.37 | |
| 2,581 | 478 | 5.40 | |
| 2,964 | 626 | 4.73 | |
| 3,108 | 706 | 4.40 | |
| 3,736 | 859 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Katungal is 5 to 9, with 419 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 323 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 419 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 392 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 333 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 330 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 345 | 9.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 299 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 246 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 201 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 190 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 146 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 76 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.59% |
| Total | 3,736 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Katungal grew from 2,144 in 1990 to 4,609 in 2020, an increase of 2,465 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.52%, or an increase of 873 people, from the previous population of 3,736 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,144 | – | |
| 2,291 | 1.25% | |
| 2,581 | 2.59% | |
| 2,964 | 1.93% | |
| 3,108 | 1.74% | |
| 3,736 | 3.57% | |
| 4,609 | 4.52% |
Location
Upper Katungal is situated at approximately 6.6519, 124.6604, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.7 meters or 212.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Katungal 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.