Malusac, Municipality of Sasmuan, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Sasmuan |
| Postal code | 2004 |
| Population (2020) | 2,461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8588, 120.6209 (14° 52' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Malusac is a barangay in the municipality of Sasmuan, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,461. This represented 8.46% of the total population of Sasmuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malusac in the 2015 Census was 2,488 broken down into 536 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,654 | 265 | 6.24 | |
| 1,637 | 332 | 4.93 | |
| 1,908 | 335 | 5.70 | |
| 2,143 | 470 | 4.56 | |
| 1,956 | 421 | 4.65 | |
| 2,488 | 536 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malusac is 5 to 9, with 318 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 318 | 12.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 316 | 12.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 211 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 216 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 208 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 96 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.68% |
| Total | 2,488 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malusac grew from 1,656 in 1990 to 2,461 in 2020, an increase of 805 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.23%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 2,488 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,656 | – | |
| 1,637 | -0.22% | |
| 1,908 | 3.34% | |
| 2,143 | 1.61% | |
| 1,956 | -3.27% | |
| 2,488 | 4.69% | |
| 2,461 | -0.23% |
Location
Malusac is situated at approximately 14.8588, 120.6209, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malusac 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.