Miligan, Municipality of Molave, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Molave |
| Postal code | 7023 |
| Population (2020) | 2,196 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0775, 123.4576 (8° 5' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.9 meters (65.3 feet) |
Miligan is a barangay in the municipality of Molave, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,196. This represented 4.13% of the total population of Molave.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Miligan in the 2015 Census was 2,319 broken down into 527 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,754 | 332 | 5.28 | |
| 1,732 | 333 | 5.20 | |
| 1,989 | 348 | 5.72 | |
| 2,144 | 370 | 5.79 | |
| 2,168 | 447 | 4.85 | |
| 2,319 | 527 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Miligan is 10 to 14, with 280 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 209 | 9.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 275 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 214 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 172 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 127 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.73% |
| Total | 2,319 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Miligan grew from 1,754 in 1990 to 2,196 in 2020, an increase of 442 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 123 people, from the previous population of 2,319 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,754 | – | |
| 1,732 | -0.24% | |
| 1,989 | 3.01% | |
| 2,144 | 1.04% | |
| 2,168 | 0.41% | |
| 2,319 | 1.29% | |
| 2,196 | -1.14% |
Location
Miligan is situated at approximately 8.0775, 123.4576, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.9 meters or 65.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Miligan 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.