Maligo, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Polomolok |
| Postal code | 9504 |
| Population (2020) | 3,498 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3078, 125.1286 (6° 18' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 671.9 meters (2,204.4 feet) |
Maligo is a barangay in the municipality of Polomolok, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,498. This represented 2.03% of the total population of Polomolok.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligo in the 2015 Census was 3,155 broken down into 730 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,050 | 392 | 5.23 | |
| 1,851 | 344 | 5.38 | |
| 2,240 | 447 | 5.01 | |
| 3,144 | 544 | 5.78 | |
| 2,938 | 628 | 4.68 | |
| 3,155 | 730 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligo is 5 to 9, with 368 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 327 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 368 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 348 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 339 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 321 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 243 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 223 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 182 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 185 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 162 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 1.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.57% |
| Total | 3,165 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligo grew from 2,050 in 1990 to 3,498 in 2020, an increase of 1,448 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 333 people, from the previous population of 3,165 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,050 | – | |
| 1,851 | -1.89% | |
| 2,240 | 4.17% | |
| 3,144 | 4.79% | |
| 2,938 | -2.44% | |
| 3,165 | 1.43% | |
| 3,498 | 2.13% |
Location
Maligo is situated at approximately 6.3078, 125.1286, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 671.9 meters or 2,204.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Datal Bila, Malungon, Sarangani
- Alkikan, Malungon, Sarangani
- Kibala, Malungon, Sarangani
- Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Mabuhay, General Santos
- Palkan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Polo, Polomolok, South Cotabato
- Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato
- Miasong, Tupi, South Cotabato
- Upper Klinan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.