Malapoc Sur, 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) | 451 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1932, 124.8287 (10° 12' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 229.6 meters (753.3 feet) |
Malapoc Sur is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 451. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Malapoc Sur in the 2015 Census was 443 broken down into 99 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 59 | 5.14 | |
| 288 | 67 | 4.30 | |
| 393 | 78 | 5.04 | |
| 424 | 93 | 4.56 | |
| 432 | 95 | 4.55 | |
| 443 | 99 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malapoc Sur is 15 to 19, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 8.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 12.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 3.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 6.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 8.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 5.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.26% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.03% |
| Total | 443 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Malapoc Sur grew from 303 in 1990 to 451 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 443 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | – | |
| 288 | -0.95% | |
| 393 | 6.89% | |
| 424 | 1.05% | |
| 432 | 0.68% | |
| 443 | 0.48% | |
| 451 | 0.38% |
Location
Malapoc Sur is situated at approximately 10.1932, 124.8287, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 229.6 meters or 753.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Malapoc Sur 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.