Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Barangay count | 46 |
| Postal code | 8700 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 969.19 km2 (374.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 190,712 |
| Density (2020) | 197 / km2 (510 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 9' North, 125° 8' East (8.1553, 125.1304) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 621.9 meters (2,039.7 feet) |
Malaybalay is a component city in the landlocked province of Bukidnon. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 969.19 square kilometers or 374.21 square miles which constitutes 9.23% of Bukidnon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 190,712. This represented 12.37% of the total population of Bukidnon province, or 3.80% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 197 inhabitants per square kilometer or 510 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malaybalay has 46 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglayan | 4.31% | 8,215 | 7,594 | 8.18% | 1.67% |
| Apo Macote | 2.63% | 5,024 | 4,903 | 2.47% | 0.51% |
| Bangcud | 3.03% | 5,771 | 5,111 | 12.91% | 2.59% |
| Barangay 1 | 3.38% | 6,442 | 5,293 | 21.71% | 4.22% |
| Barangay 10 | 1.81% | 3,447 | 2,942 | 17.17% | 3.39% |
| Barangay 11 | 1.59% | 3,034 | 3,209 | -5.45% | -1.17% |
| Barangay 2 | 0.31% | 587 | 969 | -39.42% | -10.01% |
| Barangay 3 | 0.23% | 438 | 788 | -44.42% | -11.63% |
| Barangay 4 | 0.18% | 344 | 456 | -24.56% | -5.76% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.04% | 71 | 186 | -61.83% | -18.35% |
| Barangay 6 | 0.25% | 474 | 741 | -36.03% | -8.98% |
| Barangay 7 | 0.99% | 1,891 | 2,298 | -17.71% | -4.02% |
| Barangay 8 | 0.30% | 579 | 675 | -14.22% | -3.18% |
| Barangay 9 | 4.82% | 9,187 | 9,022 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Busdi | 1.39% | 2,644 | 2,377 | 11.23% | 2.27% |
| Cabangahan | 1.66% | 3,162 | 3,015 | 4.88% | 1.01% |
| Caburacanan | 0.59% | 1,130 | 1,150 | -1.74% | -0.37% |
| Canayan | 3.44% | 6,553 | 5,870 | 11.64% | 2.34% |
| Capitan Angel | 0.81% | 1,545 | 1,160 | 33.19% | 6.22% |
| Casisang | 15.42% | 29,406 | 25,696 | 14.44% | 2.88% |
| Dalwangan | 4.08% | 7,785 | 7,004 | 11.15% | 2.25% |
| Imbayao | 0.95% | 1,817 | 1,833 | -0.87% | -0.18% |
| Indalaza | 1.04% | 1,979 | 1,690 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| Kabalabag | 0.63% | 1,199 | 1,158 | 3.54% | 0.74% |
| Kalasungay | 5.22% | 9,961 | 8,272 | 20.42% | 3.99% |
| Kulaman | 0.68% | 1,291 | 1,341 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| Laguitas | 2.04% | 3,899 | 3,233 | 20.60% | 4.02% |
| Linabo | 3.91% | 7,448 | 6,933 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| Magsaysay | 1.67% | 3,176 | 3,001 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Maligaya | 1.27% | 2,413 | 2,113 | 14.20% | 2.83% |
| Managok | 3.97% | 7,567 | 7,200 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Manalog | 0.54% | 1,035 | 969 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Mapayag | 0.55% | 1,045 | 979 | 6.74% | 1.38% |
| Mapulo | 0.88% | 1,675 | 1,260 | 32.94% | 6.18% |
| Miglamin | 1.36% | 2,596 | 3,188 | -18.57% | -4.23% |
| Patpat | 2.29% | 4,366 | 3,833 | 13.91% | 2.78% |
| Saint Peter | 1.48% | 2,817 | 2,324 | 21.21% | 4.13% |
| San Jose | 4.83% | 9,213 | 6,856 | 34.38% | 6.42% |
| San Martin | 1.74% | 3,326 | 3,088 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| Santo Niño | 0.97% | 1,845 | 1,675 | 10.15% | 2.06% |
| Silae | 1.41% | 2,681 | 2,629 | 1.98% | 0.41% |
| Simaya | 2.47% | 4,713 | 4,161 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| Sinanglanan | 1.91% | 3,644 | 3,262 | 11.71% | 2.36% |
| Sumpong | 4.85% | 9,243 | 9,302 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Violeta | 1.19% | 2,269 | 2,199 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
| Zamboanguita | 0.93% | 1,765 | 1,667 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Malaybalay Total | 190,712 | 174,625 | 9.21% | 1.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malaybalay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,074,413,657.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 690,581,874.73 | – |
| 2010 | 769,169,963.14 | 11.38% |
| 2011 | 836,305,858.67 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 717,399,009.35 | -14.22% |
| 2013 | 766,981,079.09 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 858,636,734.27 | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 983,876,131.90 | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 1,074,413,657.04 | 9.20% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaybalay in the 2015 Census was 172,131 broken down into 38,999 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94,445 | 17,038 | 5.54 | |
| 111,525 | 20,529 | 5.43 | |
| 123,672 | 23,521 | 5.26 | |
| 142,779 | 28,529 | 5.00 | |
| 151,600 | 32,029 | 4.73 | |
| 172,131 | 38,999 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaybalay is 5 to 9, with 19,296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,045 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4,055 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 16,909 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 19,296 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 18,930 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 19,090 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 16,846 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 14,706 | 8.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 12,063 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 11,013 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 9,533 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 8,205 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 7,248 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,805 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,402 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,686 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,624 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,169 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 1,045 | 0.60% |
| Total | 174,625 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaybalay grew from 16,428 in 1918 to 190,712 in 2020, an increase of 174,284 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 16,087 people, from the previous population of 174,625 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 16,428 | – | |
| 18,816 | 0.68% | |
| 16,458 | -1.36% | |
| 32,522 | 6.17% | |
| 47,074 | 3.68% | |
| 65,198 | 6.75% | |
| 60,779 | -1.39% | |
| 94,722 | 4.54% | |
| 112,277 | 3.24% | |
| 123,672 | 2.09% | |
| 144,065 | 2.13% | |
| 153,085 | 2.24% | |
| 174,625 | 2.54% | |
| 190,712 | 1.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malaybalay for the year 2019 was 105,204, broken down into 53,745 males and 51,459 females.
Location
The city center of Malaybalay is situated at approximately 8° 9' North, 125° 8' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 621.9 meters or 2,039.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Malaybalay are Valencia, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Impasugong, Bukidnon, Sumilao, Bukidnon, San Fernando, Bukidnon, and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Its distance from the national capital is 843.64 kilometers (524.21 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, 20.73 kilometers (12.88 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Lantapan, Bukidnon, 20.94 kilometers (13.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Impasugong, Bukidnon, 21.72 kilometers (13.50 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Sumilao, Bukidnon, 24.88 kilometers (15.46 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- San Fernando, Bukidnon, 34.26 kilometers (21.29 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, 37.49 kilometers (23.30 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Nearest cities
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 28.28 kilometers (17.57 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Cagayan de Oro, 64.47 kilometers (40.06 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 74.08 kilometers (46.03 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 80.18 kilometers (49.82 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 91.92 kilometers (57.12 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 94.79 kilometers (58.90 miles) to the West (S80°W)
Distance from Manila: 843.64 kilometers (524.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.