Macatel, Municipality of Santa Praxedes, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Santa Praxedes |
| Postal code | 3521 |
| Population (2020) | 147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.5846, 121.0158 (18° 35' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 380.3 meters (1,247.7 feet) |
Macatel is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 147. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Santa Praxedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macatel in the 2015 Census was 128 broken down into 33 households or an average of 3.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 13 | 4 | 3.25 | |
| 59 | 14 | 4.21 | |
| 46 | 12 | 3.83 | |
| 58 | 11 | 5.27 | |
| 128 | 33 | 3.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macatel is 10 to 14, with 19 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 14.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 9 | 7.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 19 | 14.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 7 | 5.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 8 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 9.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 9.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 7.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | – | 0.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 5.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 3.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.78% |
| Total | 128 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macatel grew from 0 in 1990 to 147 in 2020, an increase of 147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.96%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 128 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 13 | ||
| 59 | 38.31% | |
| 46 | -3.37% | |
| 58 | 8.80% | |
| 128 | 16.26% | |
| 147 | 2.96% |
Location
Macatel is situated at approximately 18.5846, 121.0158, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 380.3 meters or 1,247.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macatel shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Juan, Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
- Capacuan, Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
- Centro I (Poblacion), Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
- Centro II (Poblacion), Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
- Portabaga, Santa Praxedes, Cagayan
- Lablabig, Claveria, Cagayan
- Mabnang, Claveria, Cagayan
- Kilkiling, Claveria, Cagayan
- Union, Claveria, Cagayan
- Taggat Norte, Claveria, Cagayan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.