Maluay, Municipality of Zamboanguita, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Zamboanguita |
| Postal code | 6218 |
| Population (2020) | 3,752 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.1342, 123.2196 (9° 8' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.1 feet) |
Maluay is a barangay in the municipality of Zamboanguita, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,752. This represented 12.69% of the total population of Zamboanguita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maluay in the 2015 Census was 3,650 broken down into 814 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,933 | 361 | 5.35 | |
| 2,140 | 468 | 4.57 | |
| 2,589 | 555 | 4.66 | |
| 3,069 | 668 | 4.59 | |
| 2,954 | 695 | 4.25 | |
| 3,650 | 814 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maluay is 10 to 14, with 374 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 61 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 268 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 314 | 8.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 374 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 367 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 348 | 9.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 260 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 220 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 218 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 217 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 183 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 170 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 119 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 105 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 77 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 71 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 61 | 1.67% |
| Total | 3,650 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maluay grew from 1,933 in 1990 to 3,752 in 2020, an increase of 1,819 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 102 people, from the previous population of 3,650 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,933 | – | |
| 2,140 | 1.92% | |
| 2,589 | 4.17% | |
| 3,087 | 2.46% | |
| 2,954 | -1.59% | |
| 3,650 | 4.11% | |
| 3,752 | 0.58% |
Location
Maluay is situated at approximately 9.1342, 123.2196, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maluay 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.