Malatawan, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 610 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0491, 123.8584 (12° 3' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.0 meters (236.2 feet) |
Malatawan is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 610. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malatawan in the 2015 Census was 477 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 58 | 4.84 | |
| 364 | 80 | 4.55 | |
| 463 | 102 | 4.54 | |
| 423 | 104 | 4.07 | |
| 412 | 101 | 4.08 | |
| 477 | 116 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malatawan is 10 to 14, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 9.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 14.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 8.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 7.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.68% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.84% |
| Total | 477 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malatawan grew from 281 in 1990 to 610 in 2020, an increase of 329 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.31%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 477 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 364 | 4.97% | |
| 463 | 5.29% | |
| 423 | -1.24% | |
| 412 | -0.95% | |
| 477 | 2.83% | |
| 610 | 5.31% |
Location
Malatawan is situated at approximately 12.0491, 123.8584, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.0 meters or 236.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malatawan 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.