Malibcong, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2820 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 283.17 km2 (109.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 4,027 |
| Density (2020) | 14 / km2 (37 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 34' North, 120° 59' East (17.5636, 120.9899) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 771.4 meters (2,530.3 feet) |
Malibcong is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 283.17 square kilometers or 109.33 square miles which constitutes 6.74% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,027. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 14 inhabitants per square kilometer or 37 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malibcong has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayabas | 5.51% | 222 | 206 | 7.77% | 1.59% |
| Binasaran | 4.40% | 177 | 172 | 2.91% | 0.60% |
| Buanao | 8.57% | 345 | 270 | 27.78% | 5.29% |
| Dulao | 6.26% | 252 | 205 | 22.93% | 4.44% |
| Duldulao | 9.14% | 368 | 307 | 19.87% | 3.89% |
| Gacab | 12.57% | 506 | 408 | 24.02% | 4.64% |
| Lat-ey | 5.46% | 220 | 204 | 7.84% | 1.60% |
| Malibcong | 14.18% | 571 | 516 | 10.66% | 2.15% |
| Mataragan | 14.53% | 585 | 474 | 23.42% | 4.53% |
| Pacgued | 7.15% | 288 | 235 | 22.55% | 4.37% |
| Taripan | 5.21% | 210 | 177 | 18.64% | 3.66% |
| Umnap | 7.03% | 283 | 254 | 11.42% | 2.30% |
| Malibcong Total | 4,027 | 3,428 | 17.47% | 3.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malibcong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,788,927.50.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,813,396.62 | – |
| 2010 | 47,113,653.25 | 24.60% |
| 2011 | 43,682,829.47 | -7.28% |
| 2012 | 43,224,564.87 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 45,512,714.56 | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 51,442,653.44 | 13.03% |
| 2015 | 63,292,149.13 | 23.03% |
| 2016 | 72,788,927.50 | 15.00% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malibcong in the 2015 Census was 3,380 broken down into 746 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,490 | 596 | 5.86 | |
| 3,818 | 709 | 5.39 | |
| 3,804 | 707 | 5.38 | |
| 3,354 | 666 | 5.04 | |
| 3,729 | 723 | 5.16 | |
| 3,380 | 746 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malibcong is 5 to 9, with 382 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 50 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 339 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 382 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 340 | 9.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 207 | 6.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 230 | 6.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 286 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 216 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 192 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 186 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 193 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 199 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 4.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 131 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 77 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 74 | 2.16% |
| Total | 3,428 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malibcong grew from 1,648 in 1939 to 4,027 in 2020, an increase of 2,379 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.45%, or an increase of 599 people, from the previous population of 3,428 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 1,676 | 0.17% | |
| 2,163 | 2.27% | |
| 3,158 | 3.77% | |
| 2,817 | -2.27% | |
| 3,108 | 1.98% | |
| 3,494 | 1.18% | |
| 3,870 | 1.93% | |
| 3,806 | -0.36% | |
| 3,354 | -1.73% | |
| 3,807 | 4.72% | |
| 3,428 | -1.98% | |
| 4,027 | 3.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malibcong for the year 2019 was 3,042, broken down into 1,663 males and 1,379 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malibcong is situated at approximately 17° 34' North, 120° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 771.4 meters or 2,530.3 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 Malibcong are Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Licuan-Baay, Abra, Lacub, Abra, Daguioman, Abra, Bucloc, Abra, Balbalan, Kalinga, and Tineg, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 328.99 kilometers (204.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Licuan-Baay, Abra, 9.51 kilometers (5.91 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Lacub, Abra, 11.93 kilometers (7.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Daguioman, Abra, 13.51 kilometers (8.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Bucloc, Abra, 19.57 kilometers (12.16 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Balbalan, Kalinga, 23.58 kilometers (14.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Tineg, Abra, 24.75 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 51.62 kilometers (32.08 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 64.04 kilometers (39.79 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 70.83 kilometers (44.01 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 70.98 kilometers (44.10 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 79.03 kilometers (49.11 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 81.76 kilometers (50.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
Distance from Manila: 328.99 kilometers (204.43 miles) to the South (S0°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.