Maligaya, City of Muñoz, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Muñoz |
| Postal code | 3119 |
| Population (2020) | 4,656 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6723, 120.8897 (15° 40' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.2 meters (197.5 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the city of Muñoz, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,656. This represented 5.52% of the total population of Muñoz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 4,526 broken down into 1,005 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,826 | 539 | 5.24 | |
| 3,474 | 679 | 5.12 | |
| 3,773 | 739 | 5.11 | |
| 4,152 | 950 | 4.37 | |
| 4,296 | 994 | 4.32 | |
| 4,526 | 1,005 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 5 to 9, with 474 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 48 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 89 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 337 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 474 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 455 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 454 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 418 | 9.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 393 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 334 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 302 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 276 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 267 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 254 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 200 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 118 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 105 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 68 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 51 | 1.10% |
| Total | 4,643 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 2,839 in 1990 to 4,656 in 2020, an increase of 1,817 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 4,643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,839 | – | |
| 3,474 | 3.85% | |
| 3,773 | 1.79% | |
| 4,207 | 1.51% | |
| 4,370 | 1.39% | |
| 4,643 | 1.16% | |
| 4,656 | 0.06% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 15.6723, 120.8897, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.2 meters or 197.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligaya 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.