Malinta, Municipality of Los Baños, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Los Baños |
| Postal code | 4030 |
| Population (2020) | 6,531 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1857, 121.2302 (14° 11' North, 121° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Malinta is a barangay in the municipality of Los Baños, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,531. This represented 5.66% of the total population of Los Baños.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malinta in the 2015 Census was 7,345 broken down into 2,098 households or an average of 3.50 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,256 | 823 | 5.17 | |
| 5,184 | 1,012 | 5.12 | |
| 5,646 | 1,191 | 4.74 | |
| 5,913 | 1,334 | 4.43 | |
| 6,258 | 1,448 | 4.32 | |
| 7,345 | 2,098 | 3.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malinta is 15 to 19, with 699 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 43 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 128 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 611 | 8.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 626 | 8.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 636 | 8.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 699 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 674 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 678 | 9.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 677 | 9.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 677 | 9.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 437 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 400 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 317 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 274 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 229 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 158 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 61 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 0.58% |
| Total | 7,368 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malinta grew from 4,256 in 1990 to 6,531 in 2020, an increase of 2,275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.51%, or a decrease of 837 people, from the previous population of 7,368 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,256 | – | |
| 5,184 | 3.76% | |
| 5,646 | 1.85% | |
| 5,913 | 0.64% | |
| 6,258 | 2.09% | |
| 7,368 | 3.16% | |
| 6,531 | -2.51% |
Location
Malinta is situated at approximately 14.1857, 121.2302, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malinta 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.