Maligaya, Municipality of Polanco, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Polanco |
| Postal code | 7106 |
| Population (2020) | 411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3894, 123.3835 (8° 23' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 112.4 meters (368.8 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Polanco, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 411. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Polanco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 333 broken down into 76 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 49 | 5.45 | |
| 294 | 68 | 4.32 | |
| 293 | 61 | 4.80 | |
| 350 | 71 | 4.93 | |
| 335 | 80 | 4.19 | |
| 333 | 76 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 3.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 10.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 13.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 3.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.30% |
| Total | 333 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 267 in 1990 to 411 in 2020, an increase of 144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.53%, or an increase of 78 people, from the previous population of 333 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | – | |
| 294 | 1.82% | |
| 293 | -0.07% | |
| 350 | 2.48% | |
| 335 | -1.58% | |
| 333 | -0.11% | |
| 411 | 4.53% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 8.3894, 123.3835, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 112.4 meters or 368.8 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.