Macalana, Municipality of Barlig, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Barlig |
| Postal code | 2623 |
| Population (2020) | 273 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0366, 121.1273 (17° 2' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,816.5 meters (5,959.6 feet) |
Macalana is a barangay in the municipality of Barlig, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 273. This represented 5.69% of the total population of Barlig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalana in the 2015 Census was 278 broken down into 72 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 91 | 3.96 | |
| 542 | 93 | 5.83 | |
| 273 | 61 | 4.48 | |
| 345 | 92 | 3.75 | |
| 310 | 85 | 3.65 | |
| 278 | 72 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalana is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 4.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 13.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 5.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 7.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 8.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 6.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 5.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 3.24% |
| Total | 278 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalana fell from 360 in 1990 to 273 in 2020, a decrease of 87 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.38%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 278 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | – | |
| 542 | 7.97% | |
| 273 | -13.67% | |
| 345 | 3.28% | |
| 310 | -3.82% | |
| 278 | -2.05% | |
| 273 | -0.38% |
Location
Macalana is situated at approximately 17.0366, 121.1273, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,816.5 meters or 5,959.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalana 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.