Malapoc Norte, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| City | Maasin |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Population (2020) | 927 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2014, 124.8340 (10° 12' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 278.4 meters (913.4 feet) |
Malapoc Norte is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 927. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapoc Norte in the 2015 Census was 905 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 161 | 5.14 | |
| 650 | 163 | 3.99 | |
| 929 | 183 | 5.08 | |
| 872 | 198 | 4.40 | |
| 883 | 212 | 4.17 | |
| 905 | 218 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapoc Norte is 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 5.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 6.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 7.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 5.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 2.32% |
| Total | 905 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapoc Norte grew from 828 in 1990 to 927 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 905 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 828 | – | |
| 650 | -4.43% | |
| 929 | 7.96% | |
| 872 | -0.87% | |
| 883 | 0.46% | |
| 905 | 0.47% | |
| 927 | 0.51% |
Location
Malapoc Norte is situated at approximately 10.2014, 124.8340, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 278.4 meters or 913.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malapoc Norte 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.