Malapoc, Municipality of Balasan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Balasan |
| Postal code | 5018 |
| Population (2020) | 502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4574, 123.0792 (11° 27' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (44.9 feet) |
Malapoc is a barangay in the municipality of Balasan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 502. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Balasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapoc in the 2015 Census was 531 broken down into 136 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 54 | 5.59 | |
| 374 | 71 | 5.27 | |
| 321 | 68 | 4.72 | |
| 395 | 81 | 4.88 | |
| 435 | 100 | 4.35 | |
| 531 | 136 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapoc is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 14.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 9.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 3.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 3.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.75% |
| Total | 531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapoc grew from 302 in 1990 to 502 in 2020, an increase of 200 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.18%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | – | |
| 374 | 4.09% | |
| 321 | -3.22% | |
| 395 | 2.90% | |
| 435 | 3.57% | |
| 531 | 3.87% | |
| 502 | -1.18% |
Location
Malapoc is situated at approximately 11.4574, 123.0792, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 44.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malapoc 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.