Molicay, City of Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Ozamiz |
| Postal code | 7200 |
| Population (2020) | 3,811 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1677, 123.8289 (8° 10' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.8 meters (84.6 feet) |
Molicay is a barangay in the city of Ozamiz, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,811. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Ozamiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molicay in the 2015 Census was 3,581 broken down into 794 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,472 | 283 | 5.20 | |
| 1,698 | 342 | 4.96 | |
| 1,997 | 415 | 4.81 | |
| 2,987 | 634 | 4.71 | |
| 3,076 | 689 | 4.46 | |
| 3,581 | 794 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molicay is 5 to 9, with 397 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 266 | 7.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 397 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 356 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 355 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 319 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 301 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 236 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 260 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 210 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 219 | 6.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 152 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 101 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 72 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.78% |
| Total | 3,581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molicay grew from 1,472 in 1990 to 3,811 in 2020, an increase of 2,339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 230 people, from the previous population of 3,581 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,472 | – | |
| 1,698 | 2.71% | |
| 1,997 | 3.54% | |
| 2,987 | 5.71% | |
| 3,076 | 1.07% | |
| 3,581 | 2.94% | |
| 3,811 | 1.32% |
Location
Molicay is situated at approximately 8.1677, 123.8289, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.8 meters or 84.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molicay 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.