Malalag, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 8010 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 186.12 km2 (71.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,158 |
| Density (2020) | 216 / km2 (559 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 36' North, 125° 24' East (6.5986, 125.4000) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.6 feet) |
Malalag is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 186.12 square kilometers or 71.86 square miles which constitutes 8.60% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,158. This represented 5.90% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 0.77% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 216 inhabitants per square kilometer or 559 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malalag has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 6.93% | 2,783 | 2,773 | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Baybay | 10.85% | 4,359 | 4,113 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Bolton | 6.50% | 2,610 | 2,626 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Bulacan | 12.26% | 4,923 | 4,833 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Caputian | 4.93% | 1,978 | 1,889 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Ibo | 4.25% | 1,707 | 1,812 | -5.79% | -1.25% |
| Kiblagon | 3.94% | 1,584 | 1,439 | 10.08% | 2.04% |
| Lapu-Lapu | 1.23% | 494 | 572 | -13.64% | -3.04% |
| Mabini | 5.11% | 2,051 | 1,921 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| New Baclayon | 10.25% | 4,118 | 3,892 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Pitu | 4.94% | 1,984 | 2,000 | -0.80% | -0.17% |
| Poblacion | 16.13% | 6,476 | 6,208 | 4.32% | 0.89% |
| Rizal | 3.55% | 1,426 | 1,288 | 10.71% | 2.17% |
| San Isidro | 3.99% | 1,603 | 1,305 | 22.84% | 4.42% |
| Tagansule | 5.13% | 2,062 | 2,060 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Malalag Total | 40,158 | 38,731 | 3.68% | 0.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malalag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱127,044,869.47.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,411,656.49 | – |
| 2010 | 80,306,162.89 | 14.05% |
| 2011 | 79,536,575.51 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 80,569,580.07 | 1.30% |
| 2013 | 86,918,715.60 | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 96,911,018.66 | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 108,712,481.67 | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 127,044,869.47 | 16.86% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malalag in the 2015 Census was 38,640 broken down into 10,367 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,692 | 5,296 | 5.23 | |
| 30,726 | 6,059 | 5.07 | |
| 33,317 | 7,069 | 4.71 | |
| 35,241 | 7,418 | 4.75 | |
| 35,240 | 8,632 | 4.08 | |
| 38,640 | 10,367 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malalag is 5 to 9, with 4,183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 362 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 850 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,397 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,183 | 10.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,970 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,822 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,477 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,171 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,684 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,421 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,150 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,976 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,813 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,526 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,193 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 825 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 514 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 397 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 362 | 0.93% |
| Total | 38,731 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malalag grew from 40,153 in 1960 to 40,158 in 2020, an increase of 5 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 1,427 people, from the previous population of 38,731 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 40,153 | – | |
| 34,764 | -1.40% | |
| 44,034 | 4.86% | |
| 44,690 | 0.30% | |
| 27,709 | -4.67% | |
| 30,733 | 1.96% | |
| 33,334 | 1.76% | |
| 35,241 | 0.77% | |
| 35,295 | 0.06% | |
| 38,731 | 1.78% | |
| 40,158 | 0.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malalag for the year 2019 was 24,887, broken down into 12,538 males and 12,349 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malalag is situated at approximately 6° 36' North, 125° 24' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.6 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 Malalag are Digos, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Kidapawan, Cotabato, General Santos, Koronadal, South Cotabato, and Samal, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Sulop, Davao del Sur, Padada, Davao del Sur, Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, and Matanao, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 1,008.20 kilometers (626.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 6.05 kilometers (3.76 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 8.25 kilometers (5.13 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 9.13 kilometers (5.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 15.63 kilometers (9.71 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, 16.77 kilometers (10.42 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 24.15 kilometers (15.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 17.56 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Davao City, 57.01 kilometers (35.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 57.36 kilometers (35.64 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- General Santos, 58.63 kilometers (36.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 62.49 kilometers (38.83 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 63.27 kilometers (39.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,008.20 kilometers (626.47 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
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.