Malasin, Municipality of Dupax Del Norte, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Dupax Del Norte |
| Postal code | 3706 |
| Population (2020) | 5,017 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3057, 121.1062 (16° 18' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 361.8 meters (1,187.0 feet) |
Malasin, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Dupax Del Norte, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,017. This represented 15.07% of the total population of Dupax Del Norte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malasin in the 2015 Census was 3,972 broken down into 1,005 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,736 | 557 | 4.91 | |
| 2,908 | 630 | 4.62 | |
| 3,126 | 680 | 4.60 | |
| 3,213 | 759 | 4.23 | |
| 3,144 | 764 | 4.12 | |
| 3,972 | 1,005 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malasin is 10 to 14, with 402 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 54 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 327 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 392 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 402 | 10.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 378 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 343 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 246 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 296 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 255 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 245 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 228 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 195 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 163 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 150 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 100 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 78 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 54 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 60 | 1.51% |
| Total | 3,972 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malasin grew from 2,841 in 1990 to 5,017 in 2020, an increase of 2,176 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.04%, or an increase of 1,045 people, from the previous population of 3,972 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,841 | – | |
| 2,944 | 0.67% | |
| 3,126 | 1.29% | |
| 3,213 | 0.38% | |
| 3,144 | -0.79% | |
| 3,972 | 4.55% | |
| 5,017 | 5.04% |
Location
Malasin is situated at approximately 16.3057, 121.1062, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 361.8 meters or 1,187.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malasin shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bagumbayan, Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
- Palabotan, Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
- Ineangan, Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
- Lamo, Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
- Balsain, Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
- Santa Maria, Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
- Inaban, Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
- Mabasa, Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.