Malapoc, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 518 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9744, 123.5292 (12° 58' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
Malapoc is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 518. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapoc in the 2015 Census was 561 broken down into 101 households or an average of 5.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 77 | 5.99 | |
| 448 | 87 | 5.15 | |
| 453 | 88 | 5.15 | |
| 566 | 99 | 5.72 | |
| 570 | 104 | 5.48 | |
| 561 | 101 | 5.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapoc is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 11.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 17.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 15.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 1.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 561 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapoc grew from 461 in 1990 to 518 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.66%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 561 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 461 | – | |
| 448 | -0.53% | |
| 453 | 0.24% | |
| 566 | 3.12% | |
| 570 | 0.26% | |
| 561 | -0.30% | |
| 518 | -1.66% |
Location
Malapoc is situated at approximately 12.9744, 123.5292, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malapoc 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.