Marikit, Municipality of Paluan, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Paluan |
| Postal code | 5107 |
| Population (2020) | 1,850 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.3977, 120.4757 (13° 24' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.1 feet) |
Marikit is a barangay in the municipality of Paluan, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,850. This represented 9.96% of the total population of Paluan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marikit in the 2015 Census was 1,596 broken down into 420 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 | 159 | 4.83 | |
| 1,011 | 206 | 4.91 | |
| 1,183 | 251 | 4.71 | |
| 1,407 | 328 | 4.29 | |
| 1,530 | 353 | 4.33 | |
| 1,596 | 420 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marikit is 10 to 14, with 210 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 10.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 210 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 6.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 119 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.50% |
| Total | 1,596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marikit grew from 768 in 1990 to 1,850 in 2020, an increase of 1,082 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 254 people, from the previous population of 1,596 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 768 | – | |
| 1,011 | 5.28% | |
| 1,183 | 3.43% | |
| 1,407 | 2.42% | |
| 1,547 | 3.51% | |
| 1,596 | 0.60% | |
| 1,850 | 3.16% |
Location
Marikit is situated at approximately 13.3977, 120.4757, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marikit 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.