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DAMPALIT MALABON CITY

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HISTORY OF DAMPALIT

The northern part of Malabon has been called Dampalit, eversince it became a Barrio. People believe that this name might have been derived from either the Tagalog term : DAANG-PALIIT or MADAHONG PALIIT.

MADAHONG-PALIIT contracted into DAMPALIT, was a kind of vegetable plant that grew plentifully in the place, especially in the fishponds. Since the abundance of this plant distinguishes it from other places, Dampalit might have been the name given to the barrio.

On the other hand, some people believe that Dampalit came from DAANG-PALIIT meaning a street which tapers towards the end. In this barrio, there is only one street which narrows down to a width of one foot at its end. This might have been the reason why the barrio was called DAMPALIT.

Barangay Dampalit occupies about 16.6 % of the entire locality. Fishpond operations remain the line of business despite the present stature of Malabon which is fast becoming an industrial and commercial community.

DEMOGRAPHICS

A. Census

a. Population : 11,165 ( based on NSO Official count CY2000 )

Population : 11,402 ( based on BHW survey CY2007 )

Population : 12,087 (based on BHW survey CY 2008 )

b. Population Growth Rate: 1.92 (of Malabon)

c. Population Density : 42.63 (person/hectare)

d. Total Number of Households : 2,489 ( NSO Official count CY2000 )

e. Total Land Area : 261.90 hectares ( 16.67% of Malabon )

B. Voting Populace

a. Number of Registered Voters 6213 ( based on 2007 Election )

b. Number of Polling Precints 31 ( based on 2007 Election )