Malabuyoc, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6029 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 69.27 km2 (26.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,770 |
| Density (2020) | 285 / km2 (739 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 39' North, 123° 19' East (9.6519, 123.3241) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.1 feet) |
Malabuyoc is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 69.27 square kilometers or 26.75 square miles which constitutes 1.40% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,770. This represented 0.59% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.24% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 285 inhabitants per square kilometer or 739 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malabuyoc has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armeña | 4.81% | 950 | 1,016 | -6.50% | -1.40% |
| Barangay I | 8.97% | 1,773 | 1,638 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Barangay II | 5.93% | 1,173 | 1,189 | -1.35% | -0.28% |
| Cerdeña | 10.17% | 2,011 | 1,993 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Labrador | 3.76% | 744 | 733 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Lombo | 6.71% | 1,327 | 1,441 | -7.91% | -1.72% |
| Looc | 5.93% | 1,173 | 1,218 | -3.69% | -0.79% |
| Mahanlud | 3.06% | 605 | 554 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Mindanao | 2.70% | 533 | 532 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Montañeza | 16.25% | 3,212 | 3,229 | -0.53% | -0.11% |
| Salmeron | 3.92% | 774 | 763 | 1.44% | 0.30% |
| Santo Niño | 13.76% | 2,721 | 2,630 | 3.46% | 0.72% |
| Sorsogon | 5.86% | 1,159 | 1,015 | 14.19% | 2.83% |
| Tolosa | 8.17% | 1,615 | 1,422 | 13.57% | 2.72% |
| Malabuyoc Total | 19,770 | 19,373 | 2.05% | 0.43% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malabuyoc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,913,104.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,316,788.84 | – |
| 2010 | 38,592,130.59 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 41,580,494.84 | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 40,829,958.64 | -1.81% |
| 2013 | 45,576,817.36 | 11.63% |
| 2014 | 50,960,346.80 | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 57,514,457.73 | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 63,913,104.91 | 11.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malabuyoc in the 2015 Census was 19,369 broken down into 3,817 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,622 | 2,781 | 5.26 | |
| 17,090 | 2,942 | 5.81 | |
| 17,008 | 3,092 | 5.50 | |
| 18,116 | 3,316 | 5.46 | |
| 18,423 | 3,584 | 5.14 | |
| 19,369 | 3,817 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malabuyoc is 5 to 9, with 2,146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 268 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 435 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,647 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,146 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,066 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,982 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,812 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,469 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,259 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,100 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 977 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 909 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 827 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 704 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 623 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 460 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 407 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 282 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 268 | 1.38% |
| Total | 19,373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malabuyoc grew from 11,781 in 1903 to 19,770 in 2020, an increase of 7,989 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.43%, or an increase of 397 people, from the previous population of 19,373 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,781 | – | |
| 14,894 | 1.49% | |
| 13,855 | -0.36% | |
| 14,096 | 0.18% | |
| 11,883 | -1.49% | |
| 12,628 | 0.60% | |
| 13,993 | 2.08% | |
| 13,740 | -0.36% | |
| 14,628 | 0.63% | |
| 17,090 | 2.96% | |
| 17,015 | -0.09% | |
| 18,117 | 0.87% | |
| 18,426 | 0.62% | |
| 19,373 | 0.96% | |
| 19,770 | 0.43% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malabuyoc for the year 2019 was 14,259, broken down into 7,239 males and 7,020 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malabuyoc is situated at approximately 9° 39' North, 123° 19' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.1 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 Malabuyoc are Bais, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, and Carcar, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Alegria, Cebu, Ginatilan, Cebu, Samboan, Cebu, Boljoon, Cebu, Oslob, Cebu, and Manjuyod, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 603.02 kilometers (374.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alegria, Cebu, 8.79 kilometers (5.46 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Ginatilan, Cebu, 9.19 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Samboan, Cebu, 13.83 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Boljoon, Cebu, 17.09 kilometers (10.62 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Oslob, Cebu, 18.61 kilometers (11.56 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, 19.61 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the West (N81°W)
Nearest cities
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 23.32 kilometers (14.49 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 23.72 kilometers (14.74 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 38.34 kilometers (23.82 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 52.20 kilometers (32.44 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 58.36 kilometers (36.26 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Carcar, Cebu, 60.78 kilometers (37.77 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
Distance from Manila: 603.02 kilometers (374.70 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.