Moraza, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1598, 120.2320 (15° 10' North, 120° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 235.1 meters (771.3 feet) |
Moraza is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 453. This represented 0.68% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Moraza in the 2015 Census was 501 broken down into 102 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 569 | 112 | 5.08 | |
| 36 | 6 | 6.00 | |
| 156 | 32 | 4.88 | |
| 244 | 55 | 4.44 | |
| 311 | 68 | 4.57 | |
| 501 | 102 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Moraza is 5 to 9, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 14.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 17.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 8.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 7.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 3.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.40% |
| Total | 501 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Moraza fell from 569 in 1990 to 453 in 2020, a decrease of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.10%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 501 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 569 | – | |
| 36 | -40.38% | |
| 156 | 36.94% | |
| 244 | 6.36% | |
| 311 | 9.23% | |
| 501 | 9.50% | |
| 453 | -2.10% |
Location
Moraza is situated at approximately 15.1598, 120.2320, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 235.1 meters or 771.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Moraza 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.