Malaga, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,929 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2367, 124.3755 (12° 14' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Malaga is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,929. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malaga in the 2015 Census was 1,811 broken down into 396 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,123 | 366 | 5.80 | |
| 1,822 | 370 | 4.92 | |
| 2,036 | 373 | 5.46 | |
| 1,973 | 392 | 5.03 | |
| 1,996 | 394 | 5.07 | |
| 1,811 | 396 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaga is 10 to 14, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 145 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 175 | 9.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 235 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 12.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 4.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 4.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 7.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.61% |
| Total | 1,811 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malaga fell from 2,123 in 1990 to 1,929 in 2020, a decrease of 194 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 118 people, from the previous population of 1,811 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,123 | – | |
| 1,822 | -2.82% | |
| 2,036 | 2.41% | |
| 1,973 | -0.43% | |
| 1,996 | 0.42% | |
| 1,811 | -1.83% | |
| 1,929 | 1.34% |
Location
Malaga is situated at approximately 12.2367, 124.3755, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malaga 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.