Maluao, Municipality of Pigcawayan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Pigcawayan |
| Postal code | 9412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,757 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3015, 124.4006 (7° 18' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.1 meters (65.9 feet) |
Maluao is a barangay in the municipality of Pigcawayan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,757. This represented 2.43% of the total population of Pigcawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maluao in the 2015 Census was 1,551 broken down into 431 households or an average of 3.60 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | 206 | 5.39 | |
| 1,142 | 218 | 5.24 | |
| 1,188 | 243 | 4.89 | |
| 1,228 | 281 | 4.37 | |
| 1,421 | 340 | 4.18 | |
| 1,551 | 431 | 3.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maluao is 5 to 9, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 11.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 7.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 8.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.35% |
| Total | 1,551 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maluao grew from 1,110 in 1990 to 1,757 in 2020, an increase of 647 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.66%, or an increase of 206 people, from the previous population of 1,551 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | – | |
| 1,142 | 0.53% | |
| 1,188 | 0.85% | |
| 1,228 | 0.46% | |
| 1,421 | 5.46% | |
| 1,551 | 1.68% | |
| 1,757 | 2.66% |
Location
Maluao is situated at approximately 7.3015, 124.4006, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.1 meters or 65.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maluao 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.