Maralag, Municipality of Mambusao, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Mambusao |
| Postal code | 5807 |
| Population (2020) | 1,328 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4105, 122.5944 (11° 25' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Maralag is a barangay in the municipality of Mambusao, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,328. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Mambusao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maralag in the 2015 Census was 1,334 broken down into 317 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,148 | 226 | 5.08 | |
| 1,186 | 252 | 4.71 | |
| 1,213 | 247 | 4.91 | |
| 1,196 | 275 | 4.35 | |
| 1,150 | 252 | 4.56 | |
| 1,334 | 317 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maralag is 20 to 24, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 7.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 8.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 107 | 8.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 132 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 142 | 10.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 9.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 5.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,334 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maralag grew from 1,148 in 1990 to 1,328 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,334 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,148 | – | |
| 1,186 | 0.61% | |
| 1,213 | 0.48% | |
| 1,196 | -0.19% | |
| 1,150 | -1.42% | |
| 1,334 | 2.87% | |
| 1,328 | -0.09% |
Location
Maralag is situated at approximately 11.4105, 122.5944, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maralag 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.