Big Meladoc, Municipality of Tangcal, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tangcal |
| Postal code | 9220 |
| Population (2020) | 592 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0567, 123.9581 (8° 3' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 474.6 meters (1,557.1 feet) |
Big Meladoc is a barangay in the municipality of Tangcal, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 592. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Tangcal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Big Meladoc in the 2015 Census was 537 broken down into 82 households or an average of 6.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 49 | 3.49 | |
| 163 | 40 | 4.08 | |
| 193 | 29 | 6.66 | |
| 249 | 51 | 4.88 | |
| 425 | 65 | 6.54 | |
| 537 | 82 | 6.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Big Meladoc is 1 to 4, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 50 to 54, with 7 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 31.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 18.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 9.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 15 | 2.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 5.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 9.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 2.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 1.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 1.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.05% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Big Meladoc grew from 171 in 1990 to 592 in 2020, an increase of 421 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 55 people, from the previous population of 537 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | – | |
| 163 | -0.89% | |
| 193 | 3.69% | |
| 249 | 3.58% | |
| 425 | 21.48% | |
| 537 | 4.55% | |
| 592 | 2.07% |
Location
Big Meladoc is situated at approximately 8.0567, 123.9581, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 474.6 meters or 1,557.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Big Meladoc 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.