Malabal, Municipality of Calbiga, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Calbiga |
| Postal code | 6715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,253 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6357, 125.0131 (11° 38' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.8 meters (42.0 feet) |
Malabal is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,253. This represented 5.38% of the total population of Calbiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malabal in the 2015 Census was 1,152 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 818 | 172 | 4.76 | |
| 949 | 195 | 4.87 | |
| 972 | 205 | 4.74 | |
| 1,050 | 225 | 4.67 | |
| 1,121 | 226 | 4.96 | |
| 1,152 | 252 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malabal is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 2.08% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,152 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malabal grew from 818 in 1990 to 1,253 in 2020, an increase of 435 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.78%, or an increase of 101 people, from the previous population of 1,152 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 818 | – | |
| 949 | 2.82% | |
| 972 | 0.51% | |
| 1,050 | 1.07% | |
| 1,121 | 2.41% | |
| 1,152 | 0.52% | |
| 1,253 | 1.78% |
Location
Malabal is situated at approximately 11.6357, 125.0131, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.8 meters or 42.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malabal 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.