Malaig, Municipality of Balindong, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Balindong |
| Postal code | 9318 |
| Population (2020) | 732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9153, 124.2099 (7° 55' North, 124° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 713.3 meters (2,340.2 feet) |
Malaig is a barangay in the municipality of Balindong, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 732. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Balindong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaig in the 2015 Census was 1,034 broken down into 129 households or an average of 8.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,066 | 164 | 6.50 | |
| 1,218 | 130 | 9.37 | |
| 1,297 | 152 | 8.53 | |
| 1,592 | 93 | 17.12 | |
| 1,072 | 126 | 8.51 | |
| 1,034 | 129 | 8.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaig is 10 to 14, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 12.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 16.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 16.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 14.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 3.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.19% |
| Total | 1,034 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaig fell from 1,066 in 1990 to 732 in 2020, a decrease of 334 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.01%, or a decrease of 302 people, from the previous population of 1,034 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,066 | – | |
| 1,218 | 2.53% | |
| 1,297 | 1.36% | |
| 1,592 | 2.87% | |
| 1,072 | -13.41% | |
| 1,034 | -0.68% | |
| 732 | -7.01% |
Location
Malaig is situated at approximately 7.9153, 124.2099, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 713.3 meters or 2,340.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaig 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.