Melgar A, Municipality of Naujan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Naujan |
| Postal code | 5204 |
| Population (2020) | 1,670 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.2784, 121.3581 (13° 17' North, 121° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Melgar A is a barangay in the municipality of Naujan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,670. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Naujan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Melgar A in the 2015 Census was 1,617 broken down into 369 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,507 | 298 | 5.06 | |
| 1,590 | 322 | 4.94 | |
| 1,562 | 338 | 4.62 | |
| 1,517 | 331 | 4.58 | |
| 1,472 | 370 | 3.98 | |
| 1,617 | 369 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Melgar A is 15 to 19, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 6.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 147 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 4.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 5.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 4.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 3.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Melgar A grew from 1,508 in 1990 to 1,670 in 2020, an increase of 162 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 1,617 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | – | |
| 1,591 | 1.01% | |
| 1,562 | -0.39% | |
| 1,519 | -0.38% | |
| 1,474 | -1.09% | |
| 1,617 | 1.78% | |
| 1,670 | 0.68% |
Location
Melgar A is situated at approximately 13.2784, 121.3581, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Melgar A 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.