Merangerang, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 8715 |
| Population (2020) | 4,151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7480, 125.1121 (7° 45' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 318.4 meters (1,044.6 feet) |
Merangerang is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,151. This represented 3.79% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Merangerang in the 2015 Census was 4,102 broken down into 822 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,629 | 471 | 5.58 | |
| 2,378 | 442 | 5.38 | |
| 2,820 | 542 | 5.20 | |
| 3,653 | 667 | 5.48 | |
| 3,902 | 821 | 4.75 | |
| 4,102 | 822 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Merangerang is 5 to 9, with 548 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 108 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 405 | 9.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 548 | 13.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 520 | 12.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 438 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 343 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 297 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 255 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 247 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 228 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 182 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 127 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 2.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 120 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.56% |
| Total | 4,102 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Merangerang grew from 2,629 in 1990 to 4,151 in 2020, an increase of 1,522 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.25%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 4,102 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,629 | – | |
| 2,378 | -1.86% | |
| 2,820 | 3.72% | |
| 3,653 | 3.63% | |
| 3,902 | 2.43% | |
| 4,102 | 0.96% | |
| 4,151 | 0.25% |
Location
Merangerang is situated at approximately 7.7480, 125.1121, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 318.4 meters or 1,044.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Merangerang 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.