Melale, Municipality of Laak, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Laak |
| Postal code | 8810 |
| Population (2020) | 1,933 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9390, 125.7438 (7° 56' North, 125° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 158.0 meters (518.4 feet) |
Melale is a barangay in the municipality of Laak, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,933. This represented 2.42% of the total population of Laak.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Melale in the 2015 Census was 1,970 broken down into 455 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 124 | 5.66 | |
| 1,518 | 272 | 5.58 | |
| 1,444 | 291 | 4.96 | |
| 1,647 | 320 | 5.15 | |
| 1,701 | 396 | 4.30 | |
| 1,970 | 455 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Melale is 10 to 14, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 232 | 11.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 239 | 12.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 174 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 113 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,970 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Melale grew from 702 in 1990 to 1,933 in 2020, an increase of 1,231 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 1,970 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 702 | – | |
| 1,518 | 15.54% | |
| 1,444 | -1.07% | |
| 1,647 | 1.83% | |
| 1,701 | 1.18% | |
| 1,970 | 2.83% | |
| 1,933 | -0.40% |
Location
Melale is situated at approximately 7.9390, 125.7438, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 158.0 meters or 518.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Melale 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.