Malaya
Municipality of Cervantes
Province of Ilocos Sur
Malaya is a barangay in the municipality of Cervantes, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 1,682. This represented 9.77% of the total population of Cervantes.
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cervantes |
| Postal code | 2718 |
| Population (2015) | 1,682 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9760, 120.6852 |
Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Malaya is 10 to 14, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.details
Historical population
The population of Malaya grew from 1,158 in 1990 to 1,682 in 2015, an increase of 524 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 87 people, from the previous population of 1,595 in 2010.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 May 1 | 1,158 | – |
| 1995 Sep 1 | 1,315 | 2.41% |
| 2000 May 1 | 1,465 | 2.34% |
| 2007 Aug 1 | 1,478 | 0.12% |
| 2010 May 1 | 1,595 | 2.81% |
| 2015 Aug 1 | 1,682 | 1.02% |
Location
Malaya
is situated at approximately 16.9760, 120.6852, in the island of Luzon.
Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 928.3 meters or 3,045.6
feet above mean sea level.+−1 km1 miLeaflet | © OpenStreetMap
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Adjacent barangays
Malaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
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