Malungon, Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Tungawan |
| Postal code | 7018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,791 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6775, 122.3346 (7° 41' North, 122° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 333.0 meters (1,092.5 feet) |
Malungon is a barangay in the municipality of Tungawan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,791. This represented 3.85% of the total population of Tungawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malungon in the 2015 Census was 1,841 broken down into 410 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 884 | 157 | 5.63 | |
| 842 | 168 | 5.01 | |
| 1,041 | 187 | 5.57 | |
| 1,518 | 287 | 5.29 | |
| 1,629 | 325 | 5.01 | |
| 1,841 | 410 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malungon is 5 to 9, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 194 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 13.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 236 | 12.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 205 | 11.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 203 | 11.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 4.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 4.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.43% |
| Total | 1,841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malungon grew from 884 in 1990 to 1,791 in 2020, an increase of 907 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 1,841 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 884 | – | |
| 842 | -0.91% | |
| 1,041 | 4.65% | |
| 1,542 | 5.57% | |
| 1,629 | 2.02% | |
| 1,841 | 2.36% | |
| 1,791 | -0.58% |
Location
Malungon is situated at approximately 7.6775, 122.3346, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 333.0 meters or 1,092.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malungon 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.