Moliton, Municipality of President Manuel A. Roxas, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | President Manuel A. Roxas |
| Postal code | 7102 |
| Population (2020) | 1,040 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4289, 123.1865 (8° 26' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 271.6 meters (891.1 feet) |
Moliton is a barangay in the municipality of President Manuel A. Roxas, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,040. This represented 2.65% of the total population of President Manuel A. Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Moliton in the 2015 Census was 967 broken down into 206 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 813 | 152 | 5.35 | |
| 849 | 166 | 5.11 | |
| 916 | 187 | 4.90 | |
| 833 | 153 | 5.44 | |
| 944 | 222 | 4.25 | |
| 967 | 206 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Moliton is 5 to 9, with 139 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 14.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 13.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.34% |
| Total | 967 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Moliton grew from 813 in 1990 to 1,040 in 2020, an increase of 227 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 967 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 813 | – | |
| 849 | 0.82% | |
| 916 | 1.64% | |
| 869 | -0.72% | |
| 944 | 3.06% | |
| 967 | 0.46% | |
| 1,040 | 1.54% |
Location
Moliton is situated at approximately 8.4289, 123.1865, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 271.6 meters or 891.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Moliton shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Marupay, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Panampalay, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Canibongan, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Lipakan, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Capase, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
- Sibatog, President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.