Malabugas, City of Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Bayawan |
| Postal code | 6221 |
| Population (2020) | 6,126 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3708, 122.7638 (9° 22' North, 122° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
Malabugas is a barangay in the city of Bayawan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,126. This represented 4.99% of the total population of Bayawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malabugas in the 2015 Census was 5,127 broken down into 1,145 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,914 | 758 | 5.16 | |
| 3,712 | 736 | 5.04 | |
| 4,180 | 859 | 4.87 | |
| 4,541 | 946 | 4.80 | |
| 4,828 | 1,000 | 4.83 | |
| 5,127 | 1,145 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malabugas is 15 to 19, with 591 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 59 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 115 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 429 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 526 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 513 | 10.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 591 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 494 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 392 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 312 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 281 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 296 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 248 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 220 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 215 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 184 | 3.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 118 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 73 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 61 | 1.19% |
| Total | 5,127 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malabugas grew from 3,914 in 1990 to 6,126 in 2020, an increase of 2,212 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.82%, or an increase of 999 people, from the previous population of 5,127 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,914 | – | |
| 3,712 | -0.99% | |
| 4,180 | 2.58% | |
| 4,541 | 1.15% | |
| 4,828 | 2.26% | |
| 5,127 | 1.15% | |
| 6,126 | 3.82% |
Location
Malabugas is situated at approximately 9.3708, 122.7638, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malabugas 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.