Muslim Area, Municipality of Maluso, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Maluso |
| Postal code | 7303 |
| Population (2020) | 1,720 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4673, 121.9331 (6° 28' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.9 meters (219.5 feet) |
Muslim Area is a barangay in the municipality of Maluso, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,720. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Maluso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Muslim Area in the 2015 Census was 509 broken down into 85 households or an average of 5.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 15 | 5.00 | |
| 714 | 108 | 6.61 | |
| 624 | 118 | 5.29 | |
| 764 | 132 | 5.79 | |
| 440 | 74 | 5.95 | |
| 509 | 85 | 5.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Muslim Area is 1 to 4, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 19.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 15.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 15.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 3.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 4.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 8.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 2.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.20% |
| Total | 509 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Muslim Area grew from 75 in 1990 to 1,720 in 2020, an increase of 1,645 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 29.21%, or an increase of 1,211 people, from the previous population of 509 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | – | |
| 714 | 52.52% | |
| 624 | -2.85% | |
| 764 | 2.83% | |
| 440 | -18.20% | |
| 509 | 2.81% | |
| 1,720 | 29.21% |
Location
Muslim Area is situated at approximately 6.4673, 121.9331, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.9 meters or 219.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Muslim Area 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.