Molobolo, Municipality of Vallehermoso, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Vallehermoso |
| Postal code | 6224 |
| Population (2020) | 1,982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2850, 123.3257 (10° 17' North, 123° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Molobolo is a barangay in the municipality of Vallehermoso, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,982. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Vallehermoso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molobolo in the 2015 Census was 2,030 broken down into 411 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,265 | 247 | 5.12 | |
| 1,613 | 304 | 5.31 | |
| 1,794 | 326 | 5.50 | |
| 1,754 | 329 | 5.33 | |
| 1,973 | 365 | 5.41 | |
| 2,030 | 411 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molobolo is 15 to 19, with 248 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 246 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 239 | 11.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 248 | 12.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 223 | 10.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 8.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 5.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 3.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.28% |
| Total | 2,030 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molobolo grew from 1,265 in 1990 to 1,982 in 2020, an increase of 717 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.50%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 2,030 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,265 | – | |
| 1,613 | 4.66% | |
| 1,794 | 2.31% | |
| 1,754 | -0.31% | |
| 1,973 | 4.38% | |
| 2,030 | 0.54% | |
| 1,982 | -0.50% |
Location
Molobolo is situated at approximately 10.2850, 123.3257, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 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.