Marang, Municipality of Barira, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Barira |
| Postal code | 9614 |
| Population (2020) | 2,089 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4093, 124.2975 (7° 25' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.0 meters (229.7 feet) |
Marang is a barangay in the municipality of Barira, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,089. This represented 5.78% of the total population of Barira.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marang in the 2015 Census was 1,429 broken down into 245 households or an average of 5.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,041 | 175 | 5.95 | |
| 1,126 | 240 | 4.69 | |
| 1,083 | 223 | 4.86 | |
| 1,392 | 323 | 4.31 | |
| 937 | 158 | 5.93 | |
| 1,429 | 245 | 5.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marang is 10 to 14, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 268 | 18.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 20.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 11.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 2.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 3.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 8.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 170 | 11.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 1.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 1.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marang grew from 1,041 in 1990 to 2,089 in 2020, an increase of 1,048 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.32%, or an increase of 660 people, from the previous population of 1,429 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,041 | – | |
| 1,126 | 1.48% | |
| 1,083 | -0.83% | |
| 1,392 | 3.52% | |
| 937 | -13.42% | |
| 1,429 | 8.37% | |
| 2,089 | 8.32% |
Location
Marang is situated at approximately 7.4093, 124.2975, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.0 meters or 229.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.