Malingon, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 353 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1427, 125.4627 (12° 9' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Malingon is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 353. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malingon in the 2015 Census was 350 broken down into 80 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 38 | 4.47 | |
| 258 | 47 | 5.49 | |
| 270 | 57 | 4.74 | |
| 296 | 67 | 4.42 | |
| 316 | 66 | 4.79 | |
| 350 | 80 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Malingon are in the ranges 5 to 9, 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 11.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 6.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 6.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.14% |
| Total | 350 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malingon grew from 170 in 1990 to 353 in 2020, an increase of 183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 350 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | – | |
| 258 | 8.13% | |
| 270 | 0.98% | |
| 296 | 1.28% | |
| 316 | 2.41% | |
| 350 | 1.96% | |
| 353 | 0.18% |
Location
Malingon is situated at approximately 12.1427, 125.4627, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malingon 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.