Marahan I, Municipality of Alfonso, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Alfonso |
| Postal code | 4123 |
| Population (2020) | 3,088 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1323, 120.8467 (14° 8' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 423.3 meters (1,388.8 feet) |
Marahan I is a barangay in the municipality of Alfonso, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,088. This represented 5.21% of the total population of Alfonso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marahan I in the 2015 Census was 2,700 broken down into 594 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,693 | 301 | 5.62 | |
| 1,966 | 407 | 4.83 | |
| 2,431 | 576 | 4.22 | |
| 2,591 | 587 | 4.41 | |
| 2,700 | 594 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marahan I is 10 to 14, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 264 | 9.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 279 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 256 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 201 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 206 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 214 | 7.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 157 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 172 | 6.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 138 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 109 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.22% |
| Total | 2,700 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marahan I grew from 1,699 in 1995 to 3,088 in 2020, an increase of 1,389 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 388 people, from the previous population of 2,700 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,699 | – | |
| 1,966 | 3.18% | |
| 2,431 | 2.97% | |
| 2,591 | 2.35% | |
| 2,700 | 0.79% | |
| 3,088 | 2.87% |
Location
Marahan I is situated at approximately 14.1323, 120.8467, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 423.3 meters or 1,388.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marahan I 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.