Marang‑marang, Municipality of Languyan, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Languyan |
| Postal code | 7509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,653 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Coordinates | 5.1649, 119.9192 (5° 10' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 78.0 meters (255.9 feet) |
Marang‑marang is a barangay in the municipality of Languyan, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,653. This represented 4.46% of the total population of Languyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marang-marang in the 2015 Census was 1,480 broken down into 280 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,399 | 303 | 4.62 | |
| 1,440 | 341 | 4.22 | |
| 1,652 | 366 | 4.51 | |
| 2,515 | 489 | 5.14 | |
| 1,867 | 344 | 5.43 | |
| 1,480 | 280 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marang-marang is 10 to 14, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 62 | 4.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 11.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 211 | 14.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 7.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 6.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 1.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.74% |
| Total | 1,480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marang-marang grew from 1,399 in 1990 to 1,653 in 2020, an increase of 254 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 173 people, from the previous population of 1,480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,399 | – | |
| 1,440 | 0.54% | |
| 1,652 | 2.99% | |
| 2,515 | 5.97% | |
| 1,867 | -10.28% | |
| 1,480 | -4.33% | |
| 1,653 | 2.35% |
Location
Marang‑marang is situated at approximately 5.1649, 119.9192, in the island of Tawitawi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 78.0 meters or 255.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marang‑marang 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.