Maruhom, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 598 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9008, 124.3339 (7° 54' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 709.1 meters (2,326.4 feet) |
Maruhom is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 598. This represented 2.20% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maruhom in the 2015 Census was 526 broken down into 77 households or an average of 6.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 72 | 5.90 | |
| 259 | 35 | 7.40 | |
| 504 | 53 | 9.51 | |
| 751 | 109 | 6.89 | |
| 452 | 69 | 6.55 | |
| 526 | 77 | 6.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maruhom is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 10.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 15.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 12.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 11.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 8.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 526 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maruhom grew from 425 in 1990 to 598 in 2020, an increase of 173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.74%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 526 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 425 | – | |
| 259 | -8.86% | |
| 504 | 15.34% | |
| 751 | 5.65% | |
| 452 | -16.87% | |
| 526 | 2.93% | |
| 598 | 2.74% |
Location
Maruhom is situated at approximately 7.9008, 124.3339, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 709.1 meters or 2,326.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maruhom 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.