Marvel, Municipality of Culaba, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Culaba |
| Postal code | 6547 |
| Population (2020) | 1,616 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6328, 124.5128 (11° 38' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 430.2 meters (1,411.4 feet) |
Marvel, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Culaba, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,616. This represented 12.46% of the total population of Culaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marvel in the 2015 Census was 1,705 broken down into 394 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,177 | 229 | 5.14 | |
| 1,511 | 249 | 6.07 | |
| 1,350 | 270 | 5.00 | |
| 1,364 | 306 | 4.46 | |
| 1,634 | 336 | 4.86 | |
| 1,705 | 394 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marvel is 10 to 14, with 214 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 191 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 214 | 12.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 11.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 6.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 4.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.99% |
| Total | 1,720 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marvel grew from 1,178 in 1990 to 1,616 in 2020, an increase of 438 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.30%, or a decrease of 104 people, from the previous population of 1,720 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,178 | – | |
| 1,511 | 4.77% | |
| 1,350 | -2.39% | |
| 1,367 | 0.17% | |
| 1,634 | 6.71% | |
| 1,720 | 0.98% | |
| 1,616 | -1.30% |
Location
Marvel is situated at approximately 11.6328, 124.5128, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 430.2 meters or 1,411.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marvel 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.