Mapalad, Municipality of Arayat, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Arayat |
| Postal code | 2012 |
| Population (2020) | 3,955 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2070, 120.8107 (15° 12' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Mapalad is a barangay in the municipality of Arayat, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,955. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Arayat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapalad in the 2015 Census was 3,735 broken down into 801 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,099 | 344 | 6.10 | |
| 2,405 | 424 | 5.67 | |
| 2,633 | 498 | 5.29 | |
| 2,712 | 535 | 5.07 | |
| 3,222 | 631 | 5.11 | |
| 3,735 | 801 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mapalad is 5 to 9, with 411 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 279 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 411 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 386 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 369 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 332 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 291 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 275 | 7.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 237 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 257 | 6.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 226 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 161 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 89 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 58 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.86% |
| Total | 3,735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapalad grew from 2,099 in 1990 to 3,955 in 2020, an increase of 1,856 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 220 people, from the previous population of 3,735 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,099 | – | |
| 2,405 | 2.58% | |
| 2,633 | 1.96% | |
| 2,712 | 0.41% | |
| 3,222 | 6.47% | |
| 3,735 | 2.85% | |
| 3,955 | 1.21% |
Location
Mapalad is situated at approximately 15.2070, 120.8107, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mapalad 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.