Malvar, City of Santiago, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| City | Santiago |
| Postal code | 3311 |
| Population (2020) | 4,947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6863, 121.5534 (16° 41' North, 121° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 87.3 meters (286.4 feet) |
Malvar is a barangay in the city of Santiago, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,947. This represented 3.33% of the total population of Santiago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malvar in the 2015 Census was 3,498 broken down into 840 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,862 | 572 | 5.00 | |
| 2,647 | 535 | 4.95 | |
| 3,040 | 586 | 5.19 | |
| 3,129 | 594 | 5.27 | |
| 3,305 | 769 | 4.30 | |
| 3,498 | 840 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malvar is 5 to 9, with 361 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 81 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 286 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 361 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 341 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 352 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 336 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 285 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 265 | 7.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 270 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 223 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 210 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 141 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 134 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.40% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malvar grew from 2,878 in 1990 to 4,947 in 2020, an increase of 2,069 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.50%, or an increase of 1,439 people, from the previous population of 3,508 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,878 | – | |
| 2,689 | -1.26% | |
| 3,040 | 2.67% | |
| 3,129 | 0.40% | |
| 3,305 | 2.01% | |
| 3,508 | 1.14% | |
| 4,947 | 7.50% |
Location
Malvar is situated at approximately 16.6863, 121.5534, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 87.3 meters or 286.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malvar 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.