Malapag, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Carmen |
| Postal code | 9408 |
| Population (2020) | 6,098 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4073, 124.8106 (7° 24' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 195.4 meters (641.1 feet) |
Malapag is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,098. This represented 5.67% of the total population of Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapag in the 2015 Census was 5,885 broken down into 1,341 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,842 | 515 | 5.52 | |
| 3,338 | 690 | 4.84 | |
| 3,020 | 609 | 4.96 | |
| 4,884 | 1,029 | 4.75 | |
| 5,539 | 1,188 | 4.66 | |
| 5,885 | 1,341 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapag is 5 to 9, with 745 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 164 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 640 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 745 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 634 | 10.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 633 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 589 | 10.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 498 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 369 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 347 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 328 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 264 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 215 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 187 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 114 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.42% |
| Total | 5,885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapag grew from 2,842 in 1990 to 6,098 in 2020, an increase of 3,256 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 213 people, from the previous population of 5,885 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,842 | – | |
| 3,338 | 3.06% | |
| 3,020 | -2.12% | |
| 4,884 | 6.85% | |
| 5,539 | 4.69% | |
| 5,885 | 1.16% | |
| 6,098 | 0.75% |
Location
Malapag is situated at approximately 7.4073, 124.8106, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 195.4 meters or 641.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malapag 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.