Malbang, Municipality of Maasim, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Maasim |
| Postal code | 9502 |
| Population (2020) | 3,988 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 5.8549, 125.0270 (5° 51' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Malbang is a barangay in the municipality of Maasim, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,988. This represented 6.14% of the total population of Maasim.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malbang in the 2015 Census was 3,621 broken down into 875 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,774 | 314 | 5.65 | |
| 1,583 | 307 | 5.16 | |
| 2,196 | 452 | 4.86 | |
| 2,637 | 567 | 4.65 | |
| 2,955 | 677 | 4.36 | |
| 3,621 | 875 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malbang is 5 to 9, with 416 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 98 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 368 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 416 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 377 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 311 | 8.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 334 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 349 | 9.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 276 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 256 | 7.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 197 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 175 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 3.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.75% |
| Total | 3,621 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malbang grew from 1,774 in 1990 to 3,988 in 2020, an increase of 2,214 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 367 people, from the previous population of 3,621 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,774 | – | |
| 1,583 | -2.11% | |
| 2,196 | 7.27% | |
| 2,637 | 2.56% | |
| 2,955 | 4.23% | |
| 3,621 | 3.95% | |
| 3,988 | 2.05% |
Location
Malbang is situated at approximately 5.8549, 125.0270, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malbang 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.