Maligaya, City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| City | Malaybalay |
| Postal code | 8700 |
| Population (2020) | 2,413 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0418, 125.2035 (8° 3' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 364.1 meters (1,194.5 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the city of Malaybalay, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,413. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Malaybalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 2,113 broken down into 509 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,689 | 305 | 5.54 | |
| 1,904 | 342 | 5.57 | |
| 1,932 | 359 | 5.38 | |
| 2,139 | 401 | 5.33 | |
| 1,963 | 403 | 4.87 | |
| 2,113 | 509 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 10 to 14, with 253 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 249 | 11.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 253 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.76% |
| Total | 2,113 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 1,689 in 1990 to 2,413 in 2020, an increase of 724 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.83%, or an increase of 300 people, from the previous population of 2,113 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,689 | – | |
| 1,904 | 2.27% | |
| 1,932 | 0.31% | |
| 2,139 | 1.41% | |
| 1,963 | -3.08% | |
| 2,113 | 1.41% | |
| 2,413 | 2.83% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 8.0418, 125.2035, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 364.1 meters or 1,194.5 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.