Molobolo, Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Cauayan |
| Postal code | 6112 |
| Population (2020) | 1,592 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8637, 122.6009 (9° 52' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 301.1 meters (987.8 feet) |
Molobolo is a barangay in the municipality of Cauayan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,592. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Cauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molobolo in the 2015 Census was 1,513 broken down into 340 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 149 | 6.05 | |
| 1,065 | 210 | 5.07 | |
| 1,242 | 223 | 5.57 | |
| 1,417 | 281 | 5.04 | |
| 1,165 | 245 | 4.76 | |
| 1,513 | 340 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Molobolo are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 161 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 178 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 178 | 11.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 6.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,513 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molobolo grew from 902 in 1990 to 1,592 in 2020, an increase of 690 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 1,513 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 902 | – | |
| 1,065 | 3.16% | |
| 1,242 | 3.35% | |
| 1,417 | 1.83% | |
| 1,165 | -6.88% | |
| 1,513 | 5.10% | |
| 1,592 | 1.08% |
Location
Molobolo is situated at approximately 9.8637, 122.6009, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 301.1 meters or 987.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Molobolo 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.