Malobago, Municipality of Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Motiong |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Population (2020) | 260 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9726, 125.0111 (11° 58' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 232.5 meters (762.8 feet) |
Malobago is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 260. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Motiong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malobago in the 2015 Census was 284 broken down into 52 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 50 | 4.66 | |
| 302 | 56 | 5.39 | |
| 268 | 50 | 5.36 | |
| 250 | 48 | 5.21 | |
| 281 | 48 | 5.85 | |
| 284 | 52 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malobago is 5 to 9, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 11.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 14.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 12.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 4.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.35% |
| Total | 284 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malobago grew from 233 in 1990 to 260 in 2020, an increase of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 284 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | – | |
| 302 | 4.98% | |
| 268 | -2.53% | |
| 250 | -0.95% | |
| 281 | 4.35% | |
| 284 | 0.20% | |
| 260 | -1.84% |
Location
Malobago is situated at approximately 11.9726, 125.0111, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 232.5 meters or 762.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malobago 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.