Molatuhan Bajo, 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) | 894 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5194, 123.7703 (8° 31' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.1 meters (95.5 feet) |
Molatuhan Bajo is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez Jaena, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 894. This represented 3.50% of the total population of Lopez Jaena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molatuhan Bajo in the 2015 Census was 831 broken down into 204 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 131 | 5.46 | |
| 761 | 153 | 4.97 | |
| 738 | 166 | 4.45 | |
| 736 | 173 | 4.25 | |
| 779 | 183 | 4.26 | |
| 831 | 204 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molatuhan Bajo is 5 to 9, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 5.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 4.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 3.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.80% |
| Total | 832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molatuhan Bajo grew from 715 in 1990 to 894 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 715 | – | |
| 761 | 1.17% | |
| 738 | -0.66% | |
| 741 | 0.06% | |
| 779 | 1.84% | |
| 832 | 1.26% | |
| 894 | 1.52% |
Location
Molatuhan Bajo is situated at approximately 8.5194, 123.7703, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.1 meters or 95.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molatuhan Bajo 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.