Maruaya, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Piddig |
| Postal code | 2912 |
| Population (2020) | 907 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1717, 120.7309 (18° 10' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.9 meters (157.2 feet) |
Maruaya is a barangay in the municipality of Piddig, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 907. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Piddig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maruaya in the 2015 Census was 894 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632 | 113 | 5.59 | |
| 630 | 129 | 4.88 | |
| 728 | 146 | 4.99 | |
| 790 | 168 | 4.70 | |
| 823 | 182 | 4.52 | |
| 894 | 205 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maruaya is 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 8.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 6.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.68% |
| Total | 894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maruaya grew from 632 in 1990 to 907 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 894 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 632 | – | |
| 630 | -0.06% | |
| 728 | 3.15% | |
| 790 | 1.13% | |
| 823 | 1.50% | |
| 894 | 1.59% | |
| 907 | 0.30% |
Location
Maruaya is situated at approximately 18.1717, 120.7309, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.9 meters or 157.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maruaya 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.