Population increased to 529,542 persons

The total population of General Santos City was 529,542 persons as of August 1, 2007, based on the 2007 Census of Population. This figure was higher by 117,720 person s over the population count of 411,822 persons in 2000. The recent population count for this highly urbanized city translated to an average annual population growth rate of 3.53 percent for the period 2000 to 2007.

The number of households reached 111,927, which was 25,332 households more than the number of households posted in 2000. The average household size in 2007 was 4.7 persons, the same average household size reported in 2000.

Population increased to 1,121,974 persons

The total population of Cotabato (formerly known as North Cotabato), as of August 1, 2007 was 1,121,974 persons. This figure is higher by 163,331 persons over the 2000 Census figure of 958,643 persons. The population count of the province based on the 2000 and 2007 censuses translated to an annual population growth rate (PGR) of 2.19 percent, lower than the 2.29 percent PGR for the period 1995 to 2000.

Population increased by 76,527 persons

The total population of South Cotabato (excluding General Santos City) as of August 1, 2007 was 767,255 persons. This figure is higher by 76,527 persons over the 2000 Census figure (690,728 persons). The population count of the province based on the 2000 and 2007 censuses translated to an annual population growth rate (PGR) of 1.46 percent for the period 2000 to 2007, lower than the 2.30 percent PGR for the period 1995 to 2000.