Maitong, Municipality of Kabuntalan, Province of Maguindanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Norte [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Municipality | Kabuntalan |
| Postal code | 9606 |
| Population (2020) | 1,765 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.0938, 124.4210 (7° 6' North, 124° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Maitong is a barangay in the municipality of Kabuntalan, in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,765. This represented 6.94% of the total population of Kabuntalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maitong in the 2015 Census was 1,424 broken down into 202 households or an average of 7.05 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 | 126 | 5.63 | |
| 811 | 140 | 5.79 | |
| 924 | 144 | 6.42 | |
| 1,521 | 233 | 6.53 | |
| 1,021 | 153 | 6.67 | |
| 1,424 | 202 | 7.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maitong is 5 to 9, with 196 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 4.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 12.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 196 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 8.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 8.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 9.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.28% |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maitong grew from 710 in 1990 to 1,765 in 2020, an increase of 1,055 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.62%, or an increase of 341 people, from the previous population of 1,424 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 710 | – | |
| 811 | 2.52% | |
| 924 | 2.84% | |
| 1,521 | 7.12% | |
| 1,021 | -13.51% | |
| 1,424 | 6.54% | |
| 1,765 | 4.62% |
Location
Maitong is situated at approximately 7.0938, 124.4210, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maitong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Balong, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
- Lomopog, Midsayap, Cotabato
- Tumaguinting, Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
- Balong, Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
- Montay, Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
- Matilak, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
- Ambadao, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
- Montay, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
- Pened, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
- Liong, Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.