Molopolo, Municipality of Kiblawan, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Municipality | Kiblawan |
| Postal code | 8008 |
| Population (2020) | 1,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.6459, 125.2455 (6° 39' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.5 meters (182.1 feet) |
Molopolo is a barangay in the municipality of Kiblawan, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,179. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Kiblawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molopolo in the 2015 Census was 1,130 broken down into 319 households or an average of 3.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 64 | 4.39 | |
| 350 | 85 | 4.12 | |
| 608 | 136 | 4.47 | |
| 725 | 189 | 3.84 | |
| 896 | 242 | 3.70 | |
| 1,130 | 319 | 3.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molopolo is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 6.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 6.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.42% |
| Total | 1,130 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molopolo grew from 281 in 1990 to 1,179 in 2020, an increase of 898 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,130 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 350 | 4.20% | |
| 608 | 12.57% | |
| 725 | 2.46% | |
| 896 | 8.01% | |
| 1,130 | 4.52% | |
| 1,179 | 0.90% |
Location
Molopolo is situated at approximately 6.6459, 125.2455, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.5 meters or 182.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molopolo 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.