Marangas, Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Bataraza |
| Postal code | 5306 |
| Population (2020) | 9,062 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.6729, 117.6292 (8° 40' North, 117° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Marangas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bataraza, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,062. This represented 10.61% of the total population of Bataraza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marangas in the 2015 Census was 8,173 broken down into 1,860 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,545 | 671 | 5.28 | |
| 3,992 | 803 | 4.97 | |
| 5,286 | 1,007 | 5.25 | |
| 6,271 | 1,428 | 4.39 | |
| 7,613 | 1,700 | 4.48 | |
| 8,173 | 1,860 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marangas is 5 to 9, with 1,062 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 41 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 230 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 731 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,062 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,020 | 12.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 965 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 717 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 634 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 568 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 539 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 405 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 337 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 337 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 240 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 152 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 97 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 62 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 46 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 0.50% |
| Total | 8,183 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marangas grew from 3,574 in 1990 to 9,062 in 2020, an increase of 5,488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 879 people, from the previous population of 8,183 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,574 | – | |
| 4,039 | 2.32% | |
| 5,286 | 5.94% | |
| 6,275 | 2.39% | |
| 7,613 | 7.29% | |
| 8,183 | 1.38% | |
| 9,062 | 2.17% |
Location
Marangas is situated at approximately 8.6729, 117.6292, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marangas 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.