General Malvar, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 645 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4123, 124.5647 (12° 25' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.7 meters (156.5 feet) |
General Malvar is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 645. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of General Malvar in the 2015 Census was 919 broken down into 167 households or an average of 5.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 695 | 134 | 5.19 | |
| 680 | 132 | 5.15 | |
| 704 | 157 | 4.48 | |
| 804 | 164 | 4.90 | |
| 909 | 160 | 5.68 | |
| 919 | 167 | 5.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in General Malvar is 15 to 19, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 12.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 14.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 14.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 1.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.87% |
| Total | 919 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of General Malvar fell from 695 in 1990 to 645 in 2020, a decrease of 50 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.18%, or a decrease of 274 people, from the previous population of 919 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 695 | – | |
| 680 | -0.41% | |
| 704 | 0.75% | |
| 804 | 1.85% | |
| 909 | 4.57% | |
| 919 | 0.21% | |
| 645 | -7.18% |
Location
General Malvar is situated at approximately 12.4123, 124.5647, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.7 meters or 156.5 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.