Maligaya, Municipality of Siay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Siay |
| Postal code | 7006 |
| Population (2020) | 903 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7796, 122.8498 (7° 47' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 302.3 meters (991.8 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Siay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 903. This represented 2.22% of the total population of Siay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 1,320 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 797 | 154 | 5.18 | |
| 818 | 156 | 5.24 | |
| 998 | 186 | 5.37 | |
| 1,019 | 200 | 5.10 | |
| 1,239 | 258 | 4.80 | |
| 1,320 | 292 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 5 to 9, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 148 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,337 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 797 in 1990 to 903 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 7.93%, or a decrease of 434 people, from the previous population of 1,337 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 797 | – | |
| 818 | 0.49% | |
| 998 | 4.36% | |
| 1,019 | 0.29% | |
| 1,239 | 7.37% | |
| 1,337 | 1.46% | |
| 903 | -7.93% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 7.7796, 122.8498, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 302.3 meters or 991.8 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.