Malajog, 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) | 2,132 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1102, 124.4809 (12° 7' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Malajog is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,132. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malajog in the 2015 Census was 2,140 broken down into 461 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 318 | 4.69 | |
| 1,805 | 418 | 4.32 | |
| 2,074 | 430 | 4.82 | |
| 2,135 | 433 | 4.93 | |
| 2,117 | 485 | 4.36 | |
| 2,140 | 461 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malajog is 10 to 14, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 194 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 222 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 242 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 232 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 7.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 7.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.07% |
| Total | 2,140 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malajog grew from 1,491 in 1990 to 2,132 in 2020, an increase of 641 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 2,140 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | – | |
| 1,811 | 3.71% | |
| 2,074 | 2.95% | |
| 2,135 | 0.40% | |
| 2,117 | -0.31% | |
| 2,140 | 0.21% | |
| 2,132 | -0.08% |
Location
Malajog is situated at approximately 12.1102, 124.4809, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malajog 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.