Mala Este, Municipality of Buguey, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Buguey |
| Postal code | 3511 |
| Population (2020) | 402 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2799, 121.8584 (18° 17' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Mala Este is a barangay in the municipality of Buguey, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 402. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Buguey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mala Este in the 2015 Census was 379 broken down into 96 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 59 | 5.81 | |
| 336 | 61 | 5.51 | |
| 385 | 74 | 5.20 | |
| 384 | 92 | 4.17 | |
| 372 | 88 | 4.23 | |
| 379 | 96 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mala Este is 5 to 9, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 8.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 6.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 6.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 8.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.06% |
| Total | 379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mala Este grew from 343 in 1990 to 402 in 2020, an increase of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 379 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | – | |
| 336 | -0.39% | |
| 385 | 2.96% | |
| 384 | -0.04% | |
| 372 | -1.15% | |
| 379 | 0.36% | |
| 402 | 1.25% |
Location
Mala Este is situated at approximately 18.2799, 121.8584, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mala Este 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.