Malakdang, Municipality of Sabtang, Province of Batanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Batanes |
| Municipality | Sabtang |
| Postal code | 3904 |
| Population (2020) | 277 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sabtang |
| Coordinates | 20.3356, 121.8594 (20° 20' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.6 meters (110.2 feet) |
Malakdang, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Sabtang, in the province of Batanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 277. This represented 16.33% of the total population of Sabtang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malakdang in the 2015 Census was 234 broken down into 72 households or an average of 3.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 69 | 4.55 | |
| 225 | 63 | 3.57 | |
| 285 | 63 | 4.52 | |
| 247 | 74 | 3.34 | |
| 245 | 78 | 3.14 | |
| 234 | 72 | 3.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malakdang is 25 to 29, with 20 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 11 | 4.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 15 | 6.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 18 | 7.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 5.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 5.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 2.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 6.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 5.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 5.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 5.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.99% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 3.85% |
| Total | 234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malakdang fell from 314 in 1990 to 277 in 2020, a decrease of 37 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.61%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | – | |
| 225 | -6.05% | |
| 285 | 5.20% | |
| 247 | -1.95% | |
| 245 | -0.30% | |
| 234 | -0.87% | |
| 277 | 3.61% |
Location
Malakdang is situated at approximately 20.3356, 121.8594, in the island of Sabtang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.6 meters or 110.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malakdang 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.