Malaruhatan, Municipality of Lian, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lian |
| Postal code | 4216 |
| Population (2020) | 4,817 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0382, 120.6574 (14° 2' North, 120° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Malaruhatan is a barangay in the municipality of Lian, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,817. This represented 8.56% of the total population of Lian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaruhatan in the 2015 Census was 4,389 broken down into 1,078 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,569 | 298 | 5.27 | |
| 2,358 | 462 | 5.10 | |
| 2,697 | 601 | 4.49 | |
| 3,339 | 763 | 4.38 | |
| 3,322 | 780 | 4.26 | |
| 4,389 | 1,078 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaruhatan is 5 to 9, with 457 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 96 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 394 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 457 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 452 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 440 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 401 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 357 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 298 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 303 | 6.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 249 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 227 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 206 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 151 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 160 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 92 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.82% |
| Total | 4,410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaruhatan grew from 1,575 in 1990 to 4,817 in 2020, an increase of 3,242 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.88%, or an increase of 407 people, from the previous population of 4,410 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,575 | – | |
| 2,363 | 7.90% | |
| 2,715 | 3.02% | |
| 3,339 | 2.89% | |
| 3,322 | -0.19% | |
| 4,410 | 5.54% | |
| 4,817 | 1.88% |
Location
Malaruhatan is situated at approximately 14.0382, 120.6574, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaruhatan 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.