Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 73 |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 131.37 km2 (50.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 143,094 |
| Density (2020) | 1,089 / km2 (2,821 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 55' North, 120° 25' East (15.9191, 120.4139) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.5 feet) |
Malasiqui is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 131.37 square kilometers or 50.72 square miles which constitutes 2.41% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 143,094. This represented 4.52% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 2.70% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,089 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,821 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malasiqui has 73 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abonagan | 1.17% | 1,671 | 1,404 | 19.02% | 3.73% |
| Agdao | 0.63% | 903 | 793 | 13.87% | 2.77% |
| Alacan | 1.41% | 2,013 | 1,965 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Aliaga | 1.95% | 2,785 | 2,422 | 14.99% | 2.98% |
| Amacalan | 1.04% | 1,487 | 1,233 | 20.60% | 4.02% |
| Anolid | 1.01% | 1,446 | 1,163 | 24.33% | 4.69% |
| Apaya | 1.32% | 1,884 | 1,937 | -2.74% | -0.58% |
| Asin Este | 2.10% | 3,010 | 2,752 | 9.38% | 1.90% |
| Asin Weste | 0.68% | 973 | 965 | 0.83% | 0.17% |
| Bacundao Este | 0.99% | 1,422 | 1,298 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Bacundao Weste | 1.14% | 1,631 | 1,346 | 21.17% | 4.13% |
| Bakitiw | 1.69% | 2,423 | 2,110 | 14.83% | 2.95% |
| Balite | 0.73% | 1,049 | 882 | 18.93% | 3.72% |
| Banawang | 2.25% | 3,218 | 2,661 | 20.93% | 4.08% |
| Barang | 1.89% | 2,700 | 2,202 | 22.62% | 4.38% |
| Bawer | 0.57% | 814 | 725 | 12.28% | 2.47% |
| Binalay | 1.03% | 1,469 | 1,380 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Bobon | 0.81% | 1,159 | 1,044 | 11.02% | 2.22% |
| Bolaoit | 2.10% | 3,004 | 2,686 | 11.84% | 2.38% |
| Bongar | 1.23% | 1,753 | 1,829 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| Butao | 0.90% | 1,281 | 1,239 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| Cabatling | 1.88% | 2,690 | 2,715 | -0.92% | -0.19% |
| Cabueldatan | 0.55% | 780 | 653 | 19.45% | 3.81% |
| Calbueg | 1.52% | 2,171 | 1,859 | 16.78% | 3.32% |
| Canan Norte | 1.41% | 2,012 | 1,890 | 6.46% | 1.33% |
| Canan Sur | 0.92% | 1,318 | 1,182 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Cawayan Bogtong | 2.22% | 3,176 | 2,911 | 9.10% | 1.85% |
| Don Pedro | 2.41% | 3,444 | 3,077 | 11.93% | 2.40% |
| Gatang | 1.30% | 1,858 | 1,573 | 18.12% | 3.57% |
| Goliman | 1.20% | 1,713 | 1,378 | 24.31% | 4.69% |
| Gomez | 0.77% | 1,100 | 1,191 | -7.64% | -1.66% |
| Guilig | 0.95% | 1,354 | 1,470 | -7.89% | -1.72% |
| Ican | 1.14% | 1,633 | 1,462 | 11.70% | 2.36% |
| Ingalagala | 0.63% | 906 | 923 | -1.84% | -0.39% |
| Lareg-lareg | 1.67% | 2,392 | 2,483 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Lasip | 1.26% | 1,805 | 1,484 | 21.63% | 4.21% |
| Lepa | 1.57% | 2,246 | 2,151 | 4.42% | 0.91% |
| Loqueb Este | 1.78% | 2,550 | 2,638 | -3.34% | -0.71% |
| Loqueb Norte | 1.62% | 2,313 | 2,128 | 8.69% | 1.77% |
| Loqueb Sur | 1.23% | 1,761 | 1,549 | 13.69% | 2.74% |
| Lunec | 1.92% | 2,741 | 2,488 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| Mabulitec | 0.68% | 974 | 923 | 5.53% | 1.14% |
| Malimpec | 1.85% | 2,641 | 2,266 | 16.55% | 3.28% |
| Manggan-Dampay | 1.26% | 1,807 | 1,422 | 27.07% | 5.17% |
| Nalsian Norte | 2.45% | 3,503 | 3,046 | 15.00% | 2.99% |
| Nalsian Sur | 0.95% | 1,360 | 1,199 | 13.43% | 2.69% |
| Nancapian | 1.09% | 1,556 | 1,293 | 20.34% | 3.97% |
| Nansangaan | 0.59% | 850 | 632 | 34.49% | 6.44% |
| Olea | 1.96% | 2,802 | 2,423 | 15.64% | 3.11% |
| Pacuan | 0.63% | 900 | 743 | 21.13% | 4.12% |
| Palapar Norte | 1.17% | 1,678 | 1,225 | 36.98% | 6.85% |
| Palapar Sur | 0.59% | 842 | 834 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
| Palong | 1.85% | 2,650 | 2,298 | 15.32% | 3.05% |
| Pamaranum | 0.51% | 731 | 695 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Pasima | 1.90% | 2,721 | 2,547 | 6.83% | 1.40% |
| Payar | 1.15% | 1,649 | 1,371 | 20.28% | 3.96% |
| Poblacion | 5.82% | 8,322 | 8,027 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Polong Norte | 1.12% | 1,606 | 1,434 | 11.99% | 2.41% |
| Polong Sur | 1.19% | 1,701 | 1,636 | 3.97% | 0.82% |
| Potiocan | 0.94% | 1,351 | 1,634 | -17.32% | -3.92% |
| San Julian | 1.02% | 1,457 | 1,390 | 4.82% | 1.00% |
| Tabo-Sili | 0.89% | 1,269 | 1,161 | 9.30% | 1.89% |
| Talospatang | 2.68% | 3,829 | 3,259 | 17.49% | 3.45% |
| Taloy | 1.81% | 2,589 | 2,424 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Taloyan | 0.80% | 1,145 | 1,298 | -11.79% | -2.61% |
| Tambac | 2.32% | 3,323 | 3,243 | 2.47% | 0.51% |
| Tobor | 1.61% | 2,310 | 2,174 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Tolonguat | 0.89% | 1,277 | 890 | 43.48% | 7.90% |
| Tomling | 1.17% | 1,673 | 1,562 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Umando | 1.05% | 1,505 | 1,319 | 14.10% | 2.82% |
| Viado | 0.69% | 987 | 761 | 29.70% | 5.63% |
| Waig | 0.72% | 1,037 | 1,022 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Warey | 2.09% | 2,991 | 2,883 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Malasiqui Total | 143,094 | 130,275 | 9.84% | 2.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malasiqui for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱245,728,683.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 136,668,193.84 | – |
| 2010 | 197,365,742.89 | 44.41% |
| 2011 | 156,282,621.08 | -20.82% |
| 2012 | 154,320,220.87 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 167,635,792.43 | 8.63% |
| 2014 | 189,648,433.92 | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 213,382,598.30 | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 245,728,683.20 | 15.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malasiqui in the 2015 Census was 130,263 broken down into 29,047 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92,053 | 15,700 | 5.86 | |
| 101,040 | 18,233 | 5.54 | |
| 113,164 | 20,798 | 5.44 | |
| 122,820 | 24,700 | 4.97 | |
| 123,566 | 26,142 | 4.73 | |
| 130,263 | 29,047 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malasiqui is 5 to 9, with 14,534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1,306 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,773 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,324 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,534 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 14,431 | 11.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,167 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,120 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,625 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,956 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,363 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,407 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,476 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,565 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,862 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,817 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,108 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,973 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,306 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 1,468 | 1.13% |
| Total | 130,275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malasiqui grew from 14,550 in 1903 to 143,094 in 2020, an increase of 128,544 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.00%, or an increase of 12,819 people, from the previous population of 130,275 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,550 | – | |
| 22,747 | 2.86% | |
| 33,660 | 1.98% | |
| 40,786 | 1.99% | |
| 50,730 | 1.94% | |
| 61,423 | 1.89% | |
| 67,489 | 1.91% | |
| 70,905 | 0.99% | |
| 92,053 | 2.65% | |
| 101,056 | 1.76% | |
| 113,190 | 2.46% | |
| 122,820 | 1.13% | |
| 123,566 | 0.22% | |
| 130,275 | 1.01% | |
| 143,094 | 2.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malasiqui for the year 2019 was 81,342, broken down into 39,740 males and 41,602 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malasiqui is situated at approximately 15° 55' North, 120° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.5 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 Malasiqui are San Carlos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Basista, Pangasinan, Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Calasiao, Pangasinan, Mapandan, Pangasinan, Bayambang, Pangasinan, and Bautista, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 159.08 kilometers (98.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Basista, Pangasinan, 7.46 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, 9.11 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Calasiao, Pangasinan, 11.65 kilometers (7.24 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Mapandan, Pangasinan, 12.70 kilometers (7.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Bayambang, Pangasinan, 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Bautista, Pangasinan, 13.72 kilometers (8.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
Nearest cities
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 7.07 kilometers (4.39 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 16.13 kilometers (10.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 17.53 kilometers (10.89 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 51.50 kilometers (32.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 53.31 kilometers (33.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Baguio, 57.82 kilometers (35.93 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
Distance from Manila: 159.08 kilometers (98.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
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.