Malbug, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 3,178 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0549, 123.6471 (12° 3' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Malbug is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,178. This represented 4.59% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malbug in the 2015 Census was 3,508 broken down into 766 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,749 | 330 | 5.30 | |
| 1,624 | 332 | 4.89 | |
| 2,148 | 411 | 5.23 | |
| 2,636 | 553 | 4.77 | |
| 2,978 | 610 | 4.88 | |
| 3,508 | 766 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malbug is 10 to 14, with 483 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 82 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 401 | 11.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 480 | 13.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 483 | 13.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 366 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 262 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 218 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 214 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 200 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 160 | 4.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 155 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.57% |
| Total | 3,508 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malbug grew from 1,749 in 1990 to 3,178 in 2020, an increase of 1,429 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.06%, or a decrease of 330 people, from the previous population of 3,508 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,749 | – | |
| 1,624 | -1.38% | |
| 2,148 | 6.18% | |
| 2,636 | 2.86% | |
| 2,978 | 4.54% | |
| 3,508 | 3.17% | |
| 3,178 | -2.06% |
Location
Malbug is situated at approximately 12.0549, 123.6471, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malbug 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.