Maligaya, City of Tarlac, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| City | Tarlac City |
| Postal code | 2300 |
| Population (2020) | 4,152 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4401, 120.5998 (15° 26' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.4 meters (185.0 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,152. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Tarlac City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 3,570 broken down into 845 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,807 | 524 | 5.36 | |
| 2,992 | 603 | 4.96 | |
| 3,752 | 810 | 4.63 | |
| 4,542 | 1,014 | 4.48 | |
| 3,626 | 877 | 4.13 | |
| 3,570 | 845 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 25 to 29, with 347 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 109 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 278 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 320 | 8.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 335 | 9.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 340 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 305 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 347 | 9.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 307 | 8.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 296 | 8.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 245 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 184 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 148 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 117 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.75% |
| Total | 3,615 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 2,807 in 1990 to 4,152 in 2020, an increase of 1,345 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.96%, or an increase of 537 people, from the previous population of 3,615 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,807 | – | |
| 2,992 | 1.20% | |
| 3,752 | 4.97% | |
| 4,542 | 2.67% | |
| 3,626 | -7.87% | |
| 3,615 | -0.06% | |
| 4,152 | 2.96% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 15.4401, 120.5998, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.4 meters or 185.0 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.