Maligaya, City of Palayan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Palayan |
| Postal code | 3132 |
| Population (2020) | 1,050 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4636, 121.1021 (15° 28' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 109.2 meters (358.3 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the city of Palayan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,050. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Palayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 1,406 broken down into 302 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,109 | 214 | 5.18 | |
| 2,817 | 602 | 4.68 | |
| 1,367 | 288 | 4.75 | |
| 1,406 | 291 | 4.83 | |
| 1,489 | 291 | 5.12 | |
| 1,406 | 302 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 10 to 14, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 7.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 4.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 90 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 5.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,406 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya fell from 1,109 in 1990 to 1,050 in 2020, a decrease of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.96%, or a decrease of 356 people, from the previous population of 1,406 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,109 | – | |
| 2,817 | 19.08% | |
| 1,367 | -14.36% | |
| 1,406 | 0.39% | |
| 1,489 | 2.11% | |
| 1,406 | -1.09% | |
| 1,050 | -5.96% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 15.4636, 121.1021, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 109.2 meters or 358.3 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.