Motag, Municipality of Malay, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Malay |
| Postal code | 5608 |
| Population (2020) | 1,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.9042, 121.9260 (11° 54' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Motag is a barangay in the municipality of Malay, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,108. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Malay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Motag in the 2015 Census was 903 broken down into 223 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 | 95 | 5.07 | |
| 528 | 100 | 5.28 | |
| 650 | 124 | 5.24 | |
| 744 | 160 | 4.65 | |
| 818 | 179 | 4.57 | |
| 903 | 223 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Motag is 10 to 14, with 93 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 8.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 7.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 8.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 8.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 7.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 6.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.88% |
| Total | 903 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Motag grew from 482 in 1990 to 1,108 in 2020, an increase of 626 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.40%, or an increase of 205 people, from the previous population of 903 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 482 | – | |
| 528 | 1.72% | |
| 650 | 4.56% | |
| 770 | 2.36% | |
| 818 | 2.23% | |
| 903 | 1.90% | |
| 1,108 | 4.40% |
Location
Motag is situated at approximately 11.9042, 121.9260, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Motag 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.