Poblacion, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Malita |
| Postal code | 8012 |
| Population (2020) | 19,079 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.4125, 125.6124 (6° 25' North, 125° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Malita, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,079. This represented 16.14% of the total population of Malita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 17,559 broken down into 4,257 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,201 | 1,958 | 5.21 | |
| 12,535 | 2,452 | 5.11 | |
| 13,212 | 2,757 | 4.79 | |
| 15,331 | 3,333 | 4.60 | |
| 15,905 | 3,508 | 4.53 | |
| 17,559 | 4,257 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 1,824 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 110 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 436 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,535 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,772 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,824 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,702 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,759 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,660 | 9.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,308 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,134 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,020 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 956 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 835 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 687 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 483 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 279 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 150 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 110 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 137 | 0.77% |
| Total | 17,787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 10,218 in 1990 to 19,079 in 2020, an increase of 8,861 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 1,292 people, from the previous population of 17,787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,218 | – | |
| 12,660 | 4.10% | |
| 13,234 | 0.96% | |
| 15,331 | 2.05% | |
| 15,905 | 1.35% | |
| 17,787 | 2.15% | |
| 19,079 | 1.49% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 6.4125, 125.6124, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.