Maligay, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 860 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0464, 121.0657 (6° 3' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 204.9 meters (672.2 feet) |
Maligay is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 860. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligay in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 123 households or an average of 6.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 81 | 4.62 | |
| 388 | 100 | 3.88 | |
| 878 | 165 | 5.32 | |
| 1,458 | 213 | 6.85 | |
| 714 | 116 | 6.16 | |
| 761 | 123 | 6.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligay is 5 to 9, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 12.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 24.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 15.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 7.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligay grew from 374 in 1990 to 860 in 2020, an increase of 486 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 99 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | – | |
| 388 | 0.69% | |
| 878 | 19.14% | |
| 1,458 | 7.25% | |
| 714 | -22.89% | |
| 761 | 1.22% | |
| 860 | 2.61% |
Location
Maligay is situated at approximately 6.0464, 121.0657, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 204.9 meters or 672.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligay 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.