Molmol, Municipality of Jose Abad Santos, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Jose Abad Santos |
| Postal code | 8014 |
| Population (2020) | 2,258 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 5.7397, 125.4381 (5° 44' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 352.3 meters (1,155.8 feet) |
Molmol is a barangay in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,258. This represented 3.08% of the total population of Jose Abad Santos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molmol in the 2015 Census was 2,418 broken down into 531 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,348 | 258 | 5.22 | |
| 1,925 | 361 | 5.33 | |
| 2,025 | 383 | 5.29 | |
| 1,710 | 352 | 4.86 | |
| 2,377 | 504 | 4.72 | |
| 2,418 | 531 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molmol is 1 to 4, with 379 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 97 | 4.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 379 | 15.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 337 | 13.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 270 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 250 | 10.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 5.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 4.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 4.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 2.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.17% |
| Total | 2,418 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molmol grew from 1,348 in 1990 to 2,258 in 2020, an increase of 910 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.43%, or a decrease of 160 people, from the previous population of 2,418 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,348 | – | |
| 1,925 | 6.90% | |
| 2,026 | 1.10% | |
| 1,710 | -2.31% | |
| 2,377 | 12.74% | |
| 2,418 | 0.33% | |
| 2,258 | -1.43% |
Location
Molmol is situated at approximately 5.7397, 125.4381, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 352.3 meters or 1,155.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molmol 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.