Damalusay, Municipality of Paglat, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Paglat |
| Postal code | 9632 |
| Population (2020) | 2,910 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7728, 124.7736 (6° 46' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.0 meters (52.5 feet) |
Damalusay is a barangay in the municipality of Paglat, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,910. This represented 15.54% of the total population of Paglat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damalusay in the 2015 Census was 2,847 broken down into 461 households or an average of 6.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 678 | 121 | 5.60 | |
| 800 | 144 | 5.56 | |
| 1,070 | 180 | 5.94 | |
| 2,819 | 595 | 4.74 | |
| 1,635 | 279 | 5.86 | |
| 2,847 | 461 | 6.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damalusay is 5 to 9, with 493 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 295 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 493 | 17.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 407 | 14.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 294 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 268 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 178 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 7.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 206 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 155 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 2.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 1.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.28% |
| Total | 2,847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damalusay grew from 678 in 1990 to 2,910 in 2020, an increase of 2,232 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 2,847 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 678 | – | |
| 800 | 3.15% | |
| 1,070 | 6.43% | |
| 2,819 | 14.29% | |
| 1,635 | -17.99% | |
| 2,847 | 11.14% | |
| 2,910 | 0.46% |
Location
Damalusay is situated at approximately 6.7728, 124.7736, 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
Damalusay 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.