Mualbual, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 580 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Laoang |
| Coordinates | 12.6401, 124.9954 (12° 38' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Mualbual is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 580. This represented 0.96% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mualbual in the 2015 Census was 574 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 81 | 5.09 | |
| 426 | 83 | 5.13 | |
| 545 | 99 | 5.51 | |
| 473 | 93 | 5.09 | |
| 572 | 108 | 5.30 | |
| 574 | 129 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mualbual is 10 to 14, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 4.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 5.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 3.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.79% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.05% |
| Total | 574 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mualbual grew from 412 in 1990 to 580 in 2020, an increase of 168 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 574 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 412 | – | |
| 426 | 0.63% | |
| 545 | 5.42% | |
| 473 | -1.94% | |
| 572 | 7.16% | |
| 574 | 0.07% | |
| 580 | 0.22% |
Location
Mualbual is situated at approximately 12.6401, 124.9954, in the island of Laoang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mualbual 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.