Mallig, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 3323 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 158.55 km2 (61.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,208 |
| Density (2020) | 203 / km2 (526 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 13' North, 121° 37' East (17.2114, 121.6112) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.8 meters (212.5 feet) |
Mallig is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 158.55 square kilometers or 61.22 square miles which constitutes 1.21% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,208. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.87% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 203 inhabitants per square kilometer or 526 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mallig has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binmonton | 5.84% | 1,882 | 1,737 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Casili | 3.95% | 1,272 | 1,277 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
| Centro I | 6.58% | 2,120 | 2,015 | 5.21% | 1.07% |
| Centro II | 3.47% | 1,117 | 1,280 | -12.73% | -2.83% |
| Holy Friday | 6.28% | 2,023 | 1,727 | 17.14% | 3.39% |
| Maligaya | 7.47% | 2,406 | 2,336 | 3.00% | 0.62% |
| Manano | 6.90% | 2,222 | 1,947 | 14.12% | 2.82% |
| Olango | 7.57% | 2,439 | 2,129 | 14.56% | 2.90% |
| Rang-ayan | 6.03% | 1,942 | 1,616 | 20.17% | 3.94% |
| San Jose Norte I | 7.19% | 2,317 | 2,244 | 3.25% | 0.68% |
| San Jose Norte II | 7.25% | 2,336 | 2,301 | 1.52% | 0.32% |
| San Jose Sur | 5.93% | 1,910 | 1,911 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| San Pedro | 4.68% | 1,508 | 1,388 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| San Ramon | 2.78% | 894 | 806 | 10.92% | 2.21% |
| Siempre Viva Norte | 6.04% | 1,946 | 1,972 | -1.32% | -0.28% |
| Siempre Viva Sur | 6.78% | 2,185 | 2,275 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Trinidad | 1.92% | 620 | 449 | 38.08% | 7.03% |
| Victoria | 3.32% | 1,069 | 1,049 | 1.91% | 0.40% |
| Mallig Total | 32,208 | 30,459 | 5.74% | 1.18% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mallig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,386,943.44.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,370,766.40 | – |
| 2010 | 50,163,043.29 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 58,226,258.44 | 16.07% |
| 2012 | 56,507,698.21 | -2.95% |
| 2013 | 60,196,348.15 | 6.53% |
| 2014 | 69,780,569.69 | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 77,473,944.60 | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 86,386,943.44 | 11.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mallig in the 2015 Census was 30,459 broken down into 7,591 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,060 | 4,115 | 5.36 | |
| 23,314 | 4,620 | 5.05 | |
| 25,918 | 5,064 | 5.12 | |
| 27,245 | 5,907 | 4.61 | |
| 28,345 | 6,454 | 4.39 | |
| 30,459 | 7,591 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mallig is 5 to 9, with 2,991 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 206 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 550 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,447 | 8.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,991 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,861 | 9.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,764 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,804 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,561 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,320 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,216 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,930 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,740 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,552 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,284 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 941 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 638 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 401 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 253 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 206 | 0.68% |
| Total | 30,459 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mallig grew from 8,837 in 1960 to 32,208 in 2020, an increase of 23,371 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 1,749 people, from the previous population of 30,459 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,837 | – | |
| 11,920 | 2.97% | |
| 14,389 | 3.85% | |
| 17,181 | 3.61% | |
| 22,060 | 2.53% | |
| 23,344 | 1.07% | |
| 25,918 | 2.27% | |
| 27,245 | 0.69% | |
| 28,345 | 1.45% | |
| 30,459 | 1.38% | |
| 32,208 | 1.18% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mallig for the year 2019 was 19,782, broken down into 10,025 males and 9,757 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mallig is situated at approximately 17° 13' North, 121° 37' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.8 meters or 212.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Mallig are Ilagan, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Cauayan, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Santiago, Isabela, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Roxas, Isabela, Quezon, Isabela, Quirino, Isabela, Burgos, Isabela, San Manuel, Isabela, and Delfin Albano, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 297.79 kilometers (185.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Roxas, Isabela, 9.96 kilometers (6.19 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Quezon, Isabela, 11.08 kilometers (6.89 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Quirino, Isabela, 15.63 kilometers (9.71 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Burgos, Isabela, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- San Manuel, Isabela, 21.04 kilometers (13.08 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Delfin Albano, Isabela, 20.58 kilometers (12.79 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 30.46 kilometers (18.93 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 32.73 kilometers (20.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 34.84 kilometers (21.65 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 46.23 kilometers (28.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 58.42 kilometers (36.30 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 123.82 kilometers (76.94 miles) to the West (S89°W)
Distance from Manila: 297.79 kilometers (185.04 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.