Malbog, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 359 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8070, 123.8948 (12° 48' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.7 meters (120.4 feet) |
Malbog is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 359. This represented 0.96% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malbog in the 2015 Census was 343 broken down into 79 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 51 | 5.82 | |
| 395 | 75 | 5.27 | |
| 341 | 56 | 6.09 | |
| 342 | 67 | 5.10 | |
| 382 | 75 | 5.09 | |
| 343 | 79 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malbog is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 11.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 9.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 16.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 11.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 2.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 7.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.29% |
| Total | 343 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malbog grew from 297 in 1990 to 359 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 343 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 395 | 5.49% | |
| 341 | -3.10% | |
| 342 | 0.04% | |
| 382 | 4.11% | |
| 343 | -2.03% | |
| 359 | 0.96% |
Location
Malbog is situated at approximately 12.8070, 123.8948, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.7 meters or 120.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malbog 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.