Maigang, Municipality of General Nakar, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | General Nakar |
| Postal code | 4338 |
| Population (2020) | 914 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7377, 121.6060 (14° 44' North, 121° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Maigang is a barangay in the municipality of General Nakar, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 914. This represented 2.67% of the total population of General Nakar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maigang in the 2015 Census was 932 broken down into 212 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 69 | 5.70 | |
| 478 | 76 | 6.29 | |
| 481 | 83 | 5.80 | |
| 545 | 112 | 4.87 | |
| 620 | 110 | 5.64 | |
| 932 | 212 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maigang is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 3.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 95 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 9.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.29% |
| Total | 932 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maigang grew from 393 in 1990 to 914 in 2020, an increase of 521 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 932 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | – | |
| 478 | 3.74% | |
| 481 | 0.13% | |
| 545 | 1.74% | |
| 620 | 4.81% | |
| 932 | 8.07% | |
| 914 | -0.41% |
Location
Maigang is situated at approximately 14.7377, 121.6060, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maigang 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.