Malalag, Municipality of Maitum, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Maitum |
| Postal code | 9515 |
| Population (2020) | 4,138 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.0608, 124.4954 (6° 4' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.6 meters (44.6 feet) |
Malalag, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Maitum, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,138. This represented 9.37% of the total population of Maitum.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malalag in the 2015 Census was 4,441 broken down into 1,167 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,740 | 763 | 4.90 | |
| 5,242 | 912 | 5.75 | |
| 4,211 | 986 | 4.27 | |
| 4,300 | 1,001 | 4.30 | |
| 4,501 | 1,080 | 4.17 | |
| 4,441 | 1,167 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malalag is 5 to 9, with 452 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 47 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 83 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 323 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 452 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 409 | 9.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 410 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 350 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 342 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 340 | 7.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 310 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 242 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 250 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 244 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 217 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 157 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 122 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 96 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 57 | 1.28% |
| Total | 4,451 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malalag grew from 3,740 in 1990 to 4,138 in 2020, an increase of 398 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.52%, or a decrease of 313 people, from the previous population of 4,451 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,740 | – | |
| 5,242 | 6.53% | |
| 4,216 | -4.56% | |
| 4,300 | 0.27% | |
| 4,503 | 1.69% | |
| 4,451 | -0.22% | |
| 4,138 | -1.52% |
Location
Malalag is situated at approximately 6.0608, 124.4954, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.6 meters or 44.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malalag 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.