Malatgao, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 5304 |
| Population (2020) | 2,761 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.1972, 117.9172 (9° 12' North, 117° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.8 meters (81.4 feet) |
Malatgao is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,761. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malatgao in the 2015 Census was 2,914 broken down into 670 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,869 | 341 | 5.48 | |
| 1,722 | 401 | 4.29 | |
| 2,124 | 430 | 4.94 | |
| 2,383 | 540 | 4.41 | |
| 2,593 | 576 | 4.50 | |
| 2,914 | 670 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malatgao is 5 to 9, with 380 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 2.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 380 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 358 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 313 | 10.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 251 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 208 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 119 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 128 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 108 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.72% |
| Total | 2,914 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malatgao grew from 1,869 in 1990 to 2,761 in 2020, an increase of 892 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.13%, or a decrease of 153 people, from the previous population of 2,914 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,869 | – | |
| 1,722 | -1.52% | |
| 2,124 | 4.60% | |
| 2,383 | 1.60% | |
| 2,593 | 3.12% | |
| 2,914 | 2.25% | |
| 2,761 | -1.13% |
Location
Malatgao is situated at approximately 9.1972, 117.9172, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.8 meters or 81.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malatgao 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.