Maharlika West, City of Tagaytay, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| City | Tagaytay |
| Postal code | 4120 |
| Population (2020) | 1,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1026, 120.9434 (14° 6' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 662.6 meters (2,173.9 feet) |
Maharlika West is a barangay in the city of Tagaytay, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,179. This represented 1.38% of the total population of Tagaytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maharlika West in the 2015 Census was 992 broken down into 237 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 437 | 100 | 4.37 | |
| 1,047 | 213 | 4.92 | |
| 1,405 | 307 | 4.58 | |
| 852 | 210 | 4.06 | |
| 992 | 237 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maharlika West is 15 to 19, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 9.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 8.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 7.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,004 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maharlika West grew from 489 in 1995 to 1,179 in 2020, an increase of 690 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 175 people, from the previous population of 1,004 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 489 | – | |
| 1,143 | 19.97% | |
| 1,420 | 3.04% | |
| 869 | -16.37% | |
| 1,004 | 2.79% | |
| 1,179 | 3.44% |
Location
Maharlika West is situated at approximately 14.1026, 120.9434, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 662.6 meters or 2,173.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maharlika West 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.