Malatimon, Municipality of Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Ampatuan |
| Postal code | 9609 |
| Population (2020) | 1,526 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8495, 124.5005 (6° 51' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Malatimon is a barangay in the municipality of Ampatuan, in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,526. This represented 5.27% of the total population of Ampatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malatimon in the 2015 Census was 1,361 broken down into 216 households or an average of 6.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 115 | 4.89 | |
| 642 | 150 | 4.28 | |
| 725 | 150 | 4.83 | |
| 1,483 | 244 | 6.08 | |
| 1,066 | 180 | 5.92 | |
| 1,361 | 216 | 6.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malatimon is 10 to 14, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 5.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 10.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 13.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 11.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 137 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 7.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 5.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.15% |
| Total | 1,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malatimon grew from 562 in 1990 to 1,526 in 2020, an increase of 964 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.44%, or an increase of 165 people, from the previous population of 1,361 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 642 | 2.52% | |
| 725 | 2.64% | |
| 1,483 | 10.37% | |
| 1,066 | -11.32% | |
| 1,361 | 4.76% | |
| 1,526 | 2.44% |
Location
Malatimon is situated at approximately 6.8495, 124.5005, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.0 meters or 52.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malatimon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sugadol, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur
- Maganoy, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur
- Kaya-kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur
- Kapinpilan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Kakal, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
- Nabundas, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur
- Manongkaling, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.