Malopalo, 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) | 1,226 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1025, 124.4887 (12° 6' North, 124° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Malopalo is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,226. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malopalo in the 2015 Census was 1,291 broken down into 267 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 692 | 135 | 5.13 | |
| 895 | 171 | 5.23 | |
| 1,074 | 212 | 5.07 | |
| 1,201 | 242 | 4.96 | |
| 1,223 | 252 | 4.85 | |
| 1,291 | 267 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malopalo is 5 to 9, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malopalo grew from 692 in 1990 to 1,226 in 2020, an increase of 534 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.08%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 692 | – | |
| 895 | 4.94% | |
| 1,074 | 3.99% | |
| 1,201 | 1.55% | |
| 1,223 | 0.66% | |
| 1,291 | 1.04% | |
| 1,226 | -1.08% |
Location
Malopalo is situated at approximately 12.1025, 124.4887, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malopalo 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.