Mapalad, 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) | 678 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5368, 120.5582 (15° 32' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.4 meters (148.9 feet) |
Mapalad is a barangay in Tarlac City, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 678. This represented 0.18% of the total population of Tarlac City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mapalad in the 2015 Census was 612 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 84 | 5.36 | |
| 497 | 102 | 4.87 | |
| 575 | 99 | 5.81 | |
| 534 | 124 | 4.31 | |
| 547 | 143 | 3.83 | |
| 612 | 144 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mapalad are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 25 to 29, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 8.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 10.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.49% |
| Total | 612 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mapalad grew from 450 in 1990 to 678 in 2020, an increase of 228 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 612 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 450 | – | |
| 518 | 2.67% | |
| 575 | 2.26% | |
| 534 | -1.02% | |
| 547 | 0.88% | |
| 612 | 2.16% | |
| 678 | 2.18% |
Location
Mapalad is situated at approximately 15.5368, 120.5582, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.4 meters or 148.9 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.