Molum, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Lapuyan |
| Postal code | 7037 |
| Population (2020) | 1,116 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6076, 123.2469 (7° 36' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 350.6 meters (1,150.2 feet) |
Molum is a barangay in the municipality of Lapuyan, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,116. This represented 4.02% of the total population of Lapuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molum in the 2015 Census was 996 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 | 115 | 5.08 | |
| 826 | 150 | 5.51 | |
| 883 | 156 | 5.66 | |
| 958 | 174 | 5.51 | |
| 847 | 186 | 4.55 | |
| 996 | 225 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molum is 15 to 19, with 136 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 | 18 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 13.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 11.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 13.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.80% |
| Total | 996 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molum grew from 584 in 1990 to 1,116 in 2020, an increase of 532 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 996 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 584 | – | |
| 826 | 6.71% | |
| 885 | 1.49% | |
| 958 | 1.10% | |
| 847 | -4.38% | |
| 996 | 3.13% | |
| 1,116 | 2.42% |
Location
Molum is situated at approximately 7.6076, 123.2469, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 350.6 meters or 1,150.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molum 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.