Marufinas, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 737 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.1878, 118.9806 (10° 11' North, 118° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 377.9 meters (1,239.8 feet) |
Marufinas is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 737. This represented 0.24% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marufinas in the 2015 Census was 593 broken down into 138 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 103 | 4.25 | |
| 502 | 95 | 5.28 | |
| 542 | 98 | 5.53 | |
| 458 | 94 | 4.87 | |
| 660 | 147 | 4.49 | |
| 593 | 138 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marufinas is 5 to 9, with 87 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 | 19 | 3.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 7.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 10.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 2.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.66% |
| Total | 609 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marufinas grew from 441 in 1990 to 737 in 2020, an increase of 296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.10%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 609 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 441 | – | |
| 502 | 2.46% | |
| 546 | 1.82% | |
| 458 | -2.39% | |
| 660 | 14.22% | |
| 609 | -1.52% | |
| 737 | 4.10% |
Location
Marufinas is situated at approximately 10.1878, 118.9806, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 377.9 meters or 1,239.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marufinas 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.