Melville, Municipality of Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Balabac |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Population (2020) | 1,668 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balabac |
| Coordinates | 7.8479, 117.0603 (7° 51' North, 117° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Melville is a barangay in the municipality of Balabac, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,668. This represented 3.92% of the total population of Balabac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Melville in the 2015 Census was 1,382 broken down into 281 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 119 | 5.60 | |
| 524 | 113 | 4.64 | |
| 884 | 173 | 5.11 | |
| 1,124 | 233 | 4.82 | |
| 1,129 | 217 | 5.20 | |
| 1,382 | 281 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Melville is 5 to 9, with 205 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 14.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 205 | 14.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 14.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 3.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 2.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.43% |
| Total | 1,386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Melville grew from 675 in 1990 to 1,668 in 2020, an increase of 993 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.98%, or an increase of 282 people, from the previous population of 1,386 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 675 | – | |
| 524 | -4.63% | |
| 884 | 11.87% | |
| 1,129 | 3.43% | |
| 1,129 | 0.00% | |
| 1,386 | 3.98% | |
| 1,668 | 3.98% |
Location
Melville is situated at approximately 7.8479, 117.0603, in the island of Balabac. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Melville 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.