Population Size, Growth and Trend

A comparative historical growth on the population growth rate and trend of the City of Koronadal since 1948 is presented in table below. A remarkable decline or the highest decrease of 4.09% in growth rate was observed in 1960. On the other hand, the highest increase of 5.31% in growth rate occured in 1970.

Factors affecting the increase and decrease of population growth rate are noted. The increase in 1970 was attributed to the unstable peace and order in the neighboring places. The effective implementation of population program on family planning from 1980 to 1995 resulted to a continuous decrease of growth rate.

Historical Growth of Population, Growth Rate

and Trend 1948 - 2006


Year
Actual Population
Increase or Decreased
Average Growth Rate
   
Number
Percent(%)
  
1948
53,563
-
-
-
1960
32,437
-21,126
-65.13
-4.09
1970
54,413
21,976
40.39
5.31
1975
62,764
8,351
13.31
2.89
1980
80,566
17,802
22.10
5.12
1990
108,738
28,172
25.91
3.04
1995
118,231
9,493
8.03
1.68
2000
133,786
15,555
11.63
2.68
2006*
154,368
20,582
13.33
2.45
Source: NSO, General Santos City and *CHO Population Projection