Malag‑it, Municipality of Pontevedra, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Pontevedra |
| Postal code | 5802 |
| Population (2020) | 2,230 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4640, 122.8306 (11° 28' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.5 meters (60.7 feet) |
Malag‑it is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,230. This represented 4.48% of the total population of Pontevedra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malag-it in the 2015 Census was 2,293 broken down into 589 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,275 | 212 | 6.01 | |
| 1,291 | 238 | 5.42 | |
| 1,438 | 265 | 5.43 | |
| 1,700 | 338 | 5.03 | |
| 1,679 | 358 | 4.69 | |
| 2,293 | 589 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malag-it is 5 to 9, with 289 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 289 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 176 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 8.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 199 | 8.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.78% |
| Total | 2,293 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malag-it grew from 1,279 in 1990 to 2,230 in 2020, an increase of 951 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 63 people, from the previous population of 2,293 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | – | |
| 1,291 | 0.18% | |
| 1,438 | 2.34% | |
| 1,700 | 2.34% | |
| 1,679 | -0.45% | |
| 2,293 | 6.11% | |
| 2,230 | -0.58% |
Location
Malag‑it is situated at approximately 11.4640, 122.8306, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.5 meters or 60.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malag‑it 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.