Molatuhan Alto, Municipality of Lopez Jaena, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Lopez Jaena |
| Postal code | 7208 |
| Population (2020) | 821 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5206, 123.7568 (8° 31' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.4 meters (208.0 feet) |
Molatuhan Alto is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez Jaena, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 821. This represented 3.22% of the total population of Lopez Jaena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molatuhan Alto in the 2015 Census was 860 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 114 | 5.39 | |
| 646 | 120 | 5.38 | |
| 693 | 135 | 5.13 | |
| 746 | 156 | 4.78 | |
| 788 | 173 | 4.55 | |
| 860 | 180 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molatuhan Alto is 10 to 14, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 8.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 8.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 10.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 6.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.51% |
| Total | 860 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molatuhan Alto grew from 614 in 1990 to 821 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.97%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 860 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | – | |
| 646 | 0.96% | |
| 693 | 1.52% | |
| 746 | 1.02% | |
| 788 | 2.01% | |
| 860 | 1.68% | |
| 821 | -0.97% |
Location
Molatuhan Alto is situated at approximately 8.5206, 123.7568, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.4 meters or 208.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molatuhan Alto 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.