Malita, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 8012 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 883.37 km2 (341.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 118,197 |
| Density (2020) | 134 / km2 (347 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 25' North, 125° 36' East (6.4110, 125.6082) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Malita is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Occidental. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 883.37 square kilometers or 341.07 square miles which constitutes 40.83% of Davao Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 118,197. This represented 37.27% of the total population of Davao Occidental province, or 2.25% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 134 inhabitants per square kilometer or 347 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Malita has 30 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bito | 1.60% | 1,886 | 1,864 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Bolila | 1.67% | 1,970 | 2,076 | -5.11% | -1.10% |
| Buhangin | 3.92% | 4,637 | 4,194 | 10.56% | 2.14% |
| Culaman | 1.68% | 1,982 | 1,781 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Datu Danwata | 5.07% | 5,993 | 6,386 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Demoloc | 5.21% | 6,156 | 7,239 | -14.96% | -3.35% |
| Felis | 2.44% | 2,889 | 2,702 | 6.92% | 1.42% |
| Fishing Village | 3.06% | 3,611 | 3,656 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Kibalatong | 1.08% | 1,273 | 1,296 | -1.77% | -0.38% |
| Kidalapong | 2.13% | 2,512 | 2,156 | 16.51% | 3.27% |
| Kilalag | 2.79% | 3,297 | 2,997 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| Kinangan | 2.45% | 2,897 | 3,941 | -26.49% | -6.27% |
| Lacaron | 3.54% | 4,179 | 3,038 | 37.56% | 6.94% |
| Lagumit | 4.67% | 5,516 | 4,528 | 21.82% | 4.24% |
| Lais | 1.68% | 1,980 | 1,781 | 11.17% | 2.25% |
| Little Baguio | 10.32% | 12,201 | 11,317 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| Macol | 1.17% | 1,381 | 1,817 | -24.00% | -5.61% |
| Mana | 3.57% | 4,221 | 4,201 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
| Manuel Peralta | 2.24% | 2,646 | 3,038 | -12.90% | -2.87% |
| New Argao | 1.40% | 1,659 | 1,611 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Pangaleon | 1.91% | 2,259 | 2,286 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| Pangian | 3.09% | 3,650 | 4,142 | -11.88% | -2.63% |
| Pinalpalan | 3.63% | 4,287 | 4,686 | -8.51% | -1.86% |
| Poblacion | 16.14% | 19,079 | 17,787 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Sangay | 2.82% | 3,334 | 3,745 | -10.97% | -2.42% |
| Talogoy | 2.06% | 2,433 | 3,003 | -18.98% | -4.33% |
| Tical | 0.92% | 1,086 | 1,230 | -11.71% | -2.59% |
| Ticulon | 2.20% | 2,597 | 2,835 | -8.40% | -1.83% |
| Tingolo | 1.80% | 2,124 | 2,090 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Tubalan | 3.78% | 4,462 | 4,323 | 3.22% | 0.67% |
| Malita Total | 118,197 | 117,746 | 0.38% | 0.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Malita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱304,303,708.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 166,244,255.56 | – |
| 2010 | 176,399,770.44 | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 193,950,086.59 | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 188,491,834.93 | -2.81% |
| 2013 | 220,970,775.70 | 17.23% |
| 2014 | 240,079,397.10 | 8.65% |
| 2015 | 274,140,170.05 | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 304,303,708.87 | 11.00% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Malita in the 2015 Census was 117,229 broken down into 28,627 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82,763 | 15,905 | 5.20 | |
| 83,322 | 16,512 | 5.05 | |
| 99,965 | 20,526 | 4.87 | |
| 106,110 | 22,507 | 4.71 | |
| 109,554 | 24,592 | 4.45 | |
| 117,229 | 28,627 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malita is 5 to 9, with 14,879 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 717 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,446 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,424 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,879 | 12.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 13,747 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,238 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,605 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,462 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,781 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,270 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,603 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,006 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,889 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,620 | 3.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,658 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,635 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 951 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 717 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 815 | 0.69% |
| Total | 117,746 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malita grew from 17,050 in 1918 to 118,197 in 2020, an increase of 101,147 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 451 people, from the previous population of 117,746 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 17,050 | – | |
| 30,775 | 3.00% | |
| 27,744 | -1.06% | |
| 28,228 | 0.15% | |
| 46,060 | 4.91% | |
| 64,898 | 7.12% | |
| 60,638 | -1.35% | |
| 82,786 | 3.16% | |
| 83,457 | 0.15% | |
| 100,000 | 3.95% | |
| 106,135 | 0.82% | |
| 109,568 | 1.17% | |
| 117,746 | 1.38% | |
| 118,197 | 0.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Malita for the year 2019 was 67,286, broken down into 33,865 males and 33,421 females.
Location
The municipal center of Malita is situated at approximately 6° 25' North, 125° 36' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Malita are Digos, Davao del Sur, General Santos, Davao City, Samal, Davao del Norte, Koronadal, South Cotabato, and Kidapawan, Cotabato. The nearest municipalities are Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, Malalag, Davao del Sur, Sulop, Davao del Sur, Malungon, Sarangani, and Padada, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 1,036.73 kilometers (644.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Maria, Davao Occidental, 21.65 kilometers (13.45 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 30.42 kilometers (18.90 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 35.61 kilometers (22.13 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Malungon, Sarangani, 37.44 kilometers (23.26 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 38.67 kilometers (24.03 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 46.19 kilometers (28.70 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- General Santos, 58.42 kilometers (36.30 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Davao City, 72.20 kilometers (44.87 miles) to the North (N0°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 74.20 kilometers (46.11 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 85.16 kilometers (52.92 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 87.32 kilometers (54.26 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
Distance from Manila: 1,036.73 kilometers (644.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.