Malanta, Municipality of Pandami, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Pandami |
| Population (2020) | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 5.5100, 120.7703 (5° 31' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 191.9 meters (629.6 feet) |
Malanta is a barangay in the municipality of Pandami, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,513. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Pandami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malanta in the 2015 Census was 1,264 broken down into 224 households or an average of 5.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | 156 | 5.61 | |
| 952 | 186 | 5.12 | |
| 958 | 170 | 5.64 | |
| 784 | 149 | 5.26 | |
| 845 | 152 | 5.56 | |
| 1,264 | 224 | 5.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malanta is 5 to 9, with 211 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 | 27 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 12.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 16.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 13.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 11.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 4.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 2.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 3.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 2.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.32% |
| Total | 1,264 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malanta grew from 875 in 1990 to 1,513 in 2020, an increase of 638 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.86%, or an increase of 249 people, from the previous population of 1,264 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 875 | – | |
| 952 | 1.59% | |
| 958 | 0.13% | |
| 784 | -2.73% | |
| 845 | 2.76% | |
| 1,264 | 7.97% | |
| 1,513 | 3.86% |
Location
Malanta is situated at approximately 5.5100, 120.7703, in the island of Lapak. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 191.9 meters or 629.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malanta shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.