Malidong, Municipality of Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Gamay |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Population (2020) | 527 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3763, 125.2300 (12° 23' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.1 meters (138.1 feet) |
Malidong is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 527. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malidong in the 2015 Census was 495 broken down into 94 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 64 | 4.95 | |
| 461 | 84 | 5.49 | |
| 399 | 84 | 4.75 | |
| 462 | 96 | 4.81 | |
| 530 | 102 | 5.20 | |
| 495 | 94 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malidong is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 13.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 14.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 16.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 6.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.61% |
| Total | 495 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Malidong grew from 317 in 1990 to 527 in 2020, an increase of 210 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 495 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | – | |
| 461 | 7.27% | |
| 399 | -3.05% | |
| 462 | 2.04% | |
| 530 | 5.13% | |
| 495 | -1.29% | |
| 527 | 1.33% |
Location
Malidong is situated at approximately 12.3763, 125.2300, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.1 meters or 138.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malidong 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.