Malaca, Municipality of Urbiztondo, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Urbiztondo |
| Postal code | 2414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,558 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8364, 120.3743 (15° 50' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Malaca is a barangay in the municipality of Urbiztondo, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,558. This represented 2.80% of the total population of Urbiztondo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaca in the 2015 Census was 1,346 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | 169 | 6.28 | |
| 1,093 | 191 | 5.72 | |
| 1,178 | 218 | 5.40 | |
| 1,208 | 232 | 5.21 | |
| 1,283 | 267 | 4.81 | |
| 1,346 | 284 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaca is 5 to 9, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 131 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 12.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 5.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 7.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,346 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaca grew from 1,061 in 1990 to 1,558 in 2020, an increase of 497 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 212 people, from the previous population of 1,346 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,061 | – | |
| 1,093 | 0.56% | |
| 1,178 | 1.62% | |
| 1,208 | 0.35% | |
| 1,283 | 2.22% | |
| 1,346 | 0.92% | |
| 1,558 | 3.13% |
Location
Malaca is situated at approximately 15.8364, 120.3743, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaca 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.