Mahabang Parang, Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Santa Maria |
| Postal code | 3022 |
| Population (2020) | 5,140 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7909, 120.9623 (14° 47' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.5 meters (60.7 feet) |
Mahabang Parang is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Maria, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,140. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Santa Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahabang Parang in the 2015 Census was 4,338 broken down into 1,004 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,630 | 305 | 5.34 | |
| 1,837 | 351 | 5.23 | |
| 2,374 | 493 | 4.82 | |
| 3,262 | 656 | 4.97 | |
| 3,399 | 716 | 4.75 | |
| 4,338 | 1,004 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahabang Parang is 10 to 14, with 443 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 30 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 87 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 354 | 8.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 422 | 9.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 443 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 419 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 394 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 371 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 354 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 360 | 8.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 291 | 6.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 291 | 6.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 179 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 143 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.76% |
| Total | 4,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahabang Parang grew from 1,630 in 1990 to 5,140 in 2020, an increase of 3,510 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 779 people, from the previous population of 4,361 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,630 | – | |
| 1,837 | 2.26% | |
| 2,374 | 5.65% | |
| 3,317 | 4.72% | |
| 3,411 | 1.02% | |
| 4,361 | 4.79% | |
| 5,140 | 3.52% |
Location
Mahabang Parang is situated at approximately 14.7909, 120.9623, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.5 meters or 60.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahabang Parang 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.