Maligaya, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 2,906 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4587, 125.0529 (11° 28' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.2 meters (151.6 feet) |
Maligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,906. This represented 6.86% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maligaya in the 2015 Census was 2,012 broken down into 389 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 174 | 4.74 | |
| 1,334 | 248 | 5.38 | |
| 1,302 | 231 | 5.64 | |
| 1,490 | 279 | 5.34 | |
| 1,951 | 348 | 5.61 | |
| 2,012 | 389 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maligaya is 5 to 9, with 302 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 12.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 302 | 15.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 13.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 136 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 5.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 5.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 3.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 1.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.35% |
| Total | 2,012 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maligaya grew from 824 in 1990 to 2,906 in 2020, an increase of 2,082 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.05%, or an increase of 894 people, from the previous population of 2,012 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 824 | – | |
| 1,334 | 9.45% | |
| 1,302 | -0.52% | |
| 1,490 | 1.88% | |
| 1,951 | 10.31% | |
| 2,012 | 0.59% | |
| 2,906 | 8.05% |
Location
Maligaya is situated at approximately 11.4587, 125.0529, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.2 meters or 151.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maligaya 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.