Maligaya, Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Hinatuan |
| Postal code | 8310 |
| Population (2020) | 550 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3918, 126.2444 (8° 24' North, 126° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.8 meters (445.5 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Hinatuan, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 550. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Hinatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 538 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 | 115 | 6.39 | |
| 671 | 118 | 5.69 | |
| 653 | 112 | 5.83 | |
| 531 | 100 | 5.31 | |
| 513 | 115 | 4.46 | |
| 538 | 134 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Maligaya are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 10 to 14, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 8.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 10.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 6.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.74% |
| Total | 538 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya fell from 735 in 1990 to 550 in 2020, a decrease of 185 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 538 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 735 | – | |
| 671 | -1.69% | |
| 653 | -0.58% | |
| 531 | -2.81% | |
| 513 | -1.25% | |
| 538 | 0.91% | |
| 550 | 0.47% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 8.3918, 126.2444, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.8 meters or 445.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligaya 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.