General Malvar, Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangkayan |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Population (2020) | 105 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4364, 125.4219 (11° 26' North, 125° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.5 meters (205.1 feet) |
General Malvar is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 105. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Balangkayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of General Malvar in the 2015 Census was 119 broken down into 27 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 18 | 4.39 | |
| 221 | 38 | 5.82 | |
| 113 | 26 | 4.35 | |
| 88 | 18 | 4.89 | |
| 128 | 20 | 6.40 | |
| 119 | 27 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in General Malvar is 1 to 4, with 16 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 16 | 13.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 11.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 15 | 12.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 8.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 6 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 3 | 2.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 119 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of General Malvar grew from 79 in 1990 to 105 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.60%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 119 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | – | |
| 221 | 21.25% | |
| 113 | -13.40% | |
| 88 | -3.39% | |
| 128 | 14.61% | |
| 119 | -1.38% | |
| 105 | -2.60% |
Location
General Malvar is situated at approximately 11.4364, 125.4219, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.5 meters or 205.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
General Malvar 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.