Murallon, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4491, 121.8378 (13° 27' North, 121° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Murallon, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 400. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Murallon in the 2015 Census was 513 broken down into 120 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 110 | 4.82 | |
| 489 | 115 | 4.25 | |
| 362 | 87 | 4.16 | |
| 497 | 126 | 3.94 | |
| 488 | 123 | 3.97 | |
| 513 | 120 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Murallon is 15 to 19, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 3.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 8.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 13.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 3.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 8.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 4.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 3.70% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.14% |
| Total | 513 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Murallon fell from 530 in 1990 to 400 in 2020, a decrease of 130 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.10%, or a decrease of 113 people, from the previous population of 513 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 530 | – | |
| 494 | -1.31% | |
| 362 | -6.45% | |
| 503 | 4.64% | |
| 488 | -1.10% | |
| 513 | 0.96% | |
| 400 | -5.10% |
Location
Murallon is situated at approximately 13.4491, 121.8378, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Murallon 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.