Malaya, Municipality of Banga, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 9511 |
| Population (2020) | 4,424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.4726, 124.7500 (6° 28' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.9 meters (472.1 feet) |
Malaya, formerly Barrio 9, is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,424. This represented 4.96% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaya in the 2015 Census was 4,464 broken down into 1,128 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,264 | 589 | 5.54 | |
| 3,748 | 665 | 5.64 | |
| 3,947 | 812 | 4.86 | |
| 3,520 | 840 | 4.19 | |
| 3,928 | 948 | 4.14 | |
| 4,464 | 1,128 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaya is 5 to 9, with 504 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 35 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 416 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 504 | 11.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 477 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 406 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 380 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 348 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 302 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 296 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 245 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 253 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 189 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 174 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 123 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 88 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 87 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.78% |
| Total | 4,464 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaya grew from 3,264 in 1990 to 4,424 in 2020, an increase of 1,160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 4,464 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,264 | – | |
| 3,748 | 2.62% | |
| 3,947 | 1.12% | |
| 3,520 | -1.57% | |
| 3,928 | 4.07% | |
| 4,464 | 2.47% | |
| 4,424 | -0.19% |
Location
Malaya is situated at approximately 6.4726, 124.7500, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.9 meters or 472.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaya 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.