Maligaya, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 4326 |
| Population (2020) | 636 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0144, 121.4005 (14° 1' North, 121° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 221.1 meters (725.4 feet) |
Maligaya, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 636. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 629 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 90 | 5.43 | |
| 541 | 100 | 5.41 | |
| 583 | 120 | 4.86 | |
| 624 | 133 | 4.69 | |
| 664 | 142 | 4.68 | |
| 629 | 144 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 20 to 24, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 5.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 9.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 7.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 7.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.07% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 3.18% |
| Total | 629 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 489 in 1990 to 636 in 2020, an increase of 147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 629 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 489 | – | |
| 541 | 1.91% | |
| 583 | 1.62% | |
| 624 | 0.94% | |
| 664 | 2.29% | |
| 629 | -1.03% | |
| 636 | 0.23% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 14.0144, 121.4005, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 221.1 meters or 725.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligaya 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.