Maliwanag, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 8513 |
| Population (2020) | 262 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5288, 125.5319 (8° 32' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.8 meters (192.9 feet) |
Maliwanag is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 262. This represented 0.44% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maliwanag in the 2015 Census was 296 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 42 | 5.90 | |
| 194 | 40 | 4.85 | |
| 223 | 44 | 5.07 | |
| 208 | 37 | 5.62 | |
| 163 | 30 | 5.43 | |
| 296 | 65 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maliwanag is 10 to 14, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 15.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 16.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.34% |
| Total | 296 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maliwanag grew from 248 in 1990 to 262 in 2020, an increase of 14 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.54%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 296 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | – | |
| 194 | -4.50% | |
| 223 | 3.03% | |
| 208 | -0.96% | |
| 163 | -8.49% | |
| 296 | 12.03% | |
| 262 | -2.54% |
Location
Maliwanag is situated at approximately 8.5288, 125.5319, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.8 meters or 192.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maliwanag 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.