Muzon, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Rizal |
| Municipality | Taytay |
| Postal code | 1920 |
| Population (2020) | 34,078 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.5434, 121.1446 (14° 33' North, 121° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Muzon is a barangay in the municipality of Taytay, in the province of Rizal. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,078. This represented 8.82% of the total population of Taytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Muzon in the 2015 Census was 26,523 broken down into 5,893 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,777 | 2,343 | 5.03 | |
| 13,217 | 2,886 | 4.58 | |
| 18,372 | 3,848 | 4.77 | |
| 23,837 | 4,749 | 5.02 | |
| 26,189 | 5,739 | 4.56 | |
| 26,523 | 5,893 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Muzon is 5 to 9, with 2,828 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 96 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 577 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,185 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,828 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,640 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,709 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,464 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,465 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,190 | 8.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,028 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,653 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,357 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,048 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 819 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 701 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 432 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 205 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 126 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 96 | 0.36% |
| Total | 26,523 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Muzon grew from 11,777 in 1990 to 34,078 in 2020, an increase of 22,301 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.42%, or an increase of 7,555 people, from the previous population of 26,523 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,777 | – | |
| 13,217 | 2.18% | |
| 18,572 | 7.57% | |
| 23,837 | 3.50% | |
| 26,189 | 3.48% | |
| 26,523 | 0.24% | |
| 34,078 | 5.42% |
Location
Muzon is situated at approximately 14.5434, 121.1446, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Muzon 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.