Macabebe, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 2018 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 105.16 km2 (40.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 78,151 |
| Density (2020) | 743 / km2 (1,925 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 55' North, 120° 43' East (14.9084, 120.7147) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.1 feet) |
Macabebe is a coastal municipality in the province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 105.16 square kilometers or 40.60 square miles which constitutes 5.25% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 78,151. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.63% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 743 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,925 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Macabebe has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batasan | 5.69% | 4,450 | 4,494 | -0.98% | -0.21% |
| Caduang Tete | 9.09% | 7,104 | 6,561 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| Candelaria | 3.88% | 3,030 | 2,905 | 4.30% | 0.89% |
| Castuli | 1.38% | 1,081 | 1,219 | -11.32% | -2.50% |
| Consuelo | 3.42% | 2,669 | 2,720 | -1.88% | -0.40% |
| Dalayap | 3.41% | 2,668 | 2,574 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Mataguiti | 1.43% | 1,118 | 819 | 36.51% | 6.77% |
| San Esteban | 8.39% | 6,553 | 5,002 | 31.01% | 5.85% |
| San Francisco | 2.59% | 2,024 | 1,820 | 11.21% | 2.26% |
| San Gabriel | 5.15% | 4,025 | 3,948 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| San Isidro | 3.09% | 2,412 | 2,001 | 20.54% | 4.01% |
| San Jose | 5.10% | 3,984 | 3,751 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| San Juan | 3.62% | 2,827 | 2,504 | 12.90% | 2.59% |
| San Rafael | 4.60% | 3,592 | 3,411 | 5.31% | 1.09% |
| San Roque | 5.28% | 4,127 | 4,304 | -4.11% | -0.88% |
| San Vicente | 4.20% | 3,281 | 2,808 | 16.84% | 3.33% |
| Santa Cruz | 0.57% | 442 | 1,208 | -63.41% | -19.07% |
| Santa Lutgarda | 1.40% | 1,098 | 991 | 10.80% | 2.18% |
| Santa Maria | 6.56% | 5,128 | 5,756 | -10.91% | -2.40% |
| Santa Rita | 4.61% | 3,603 | 3,470 | 3.83% | 0.79% |
| Santo Niño | 3.36% | 2,625 | 2,720 | -3.49% | -0.75% |
| Santo Rosario | 3.28% | 2,561 | 3,114 | -17.76% | -4.03% |
| Saplad David | 1.59% | 1,239 | 1,516 | -18.27% | -4.16% |
| Tacasan | 3.14% | 2,453 | 2,416 | 1.53% | 0.32% |
| Telacsan | 5.19% | 4,057 | 3,818 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Macabebe Total | 78,151 | 75,850 | 3.03% | 0.63% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Macabebe for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱146,444,457.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 87,193,671.70 | – |
| 2010 | 88,844,323.27 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 97,852,074.13 | 10.14% |
| 2012 | 96,711,497.45 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 106,474,824.55 | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 116,880,457.51 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 132,540,146.42 | 13.40% |
| 2016 | 146,444,457.22 | 10.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Macabebe in the 2015 Census was 75,840 broken down into 16,321 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,486 | 9,275 | 5.98 | |
| 59,469 | 10,717 | 5.55 | |
| 65,346 | 12,141 | 5.38 | |
| 70,332 | 13,478 | 5.22 | |
| 70,777 | 14,003 | 5.05 | |
| 75,840 | 16,321 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macabebe is 10 to 14, with 7,850 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 732 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,359 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,936 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,715 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,850 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,647 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,285 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,301 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,617 | 7.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,046 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,287 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,977 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,452 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,637 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,333 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,790 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,103 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 732 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 783 | 1.03% |
| Total | 75,850 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macabebe grew from 14,405 in 1903 to 78,151 in 2020, an increase of 63,746 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.63%, or an increase of 2,301 people, from the previous population of 75,850 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,405 | – | |
| 16,100 | 0.70% | |
| 20,149 | 1.13% | |
| 17,647 | -1.35% | |
| 27,888 | 4.11% | |
| 39,017 | 3.34% | |
| 42,397 | 1.68% | |
| 45,830 | 1.57% | |
| 55,505 | 1.93% | |
| 59,469 | 1.30% | |
| 65,346 | 2.04% | |
| 70,332 | 1.02% | |
| 70,777 | 0.23% | |
| 75,850 | 1.33% | |
| 78,151 | 0.63% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Macabebe for the year 2019 was 45,965, broken down into 22,486 males and 23,479 females.
Location
The municipal center of Macabebe is situated at approximately 14° 55' North, 120° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Macabebe are Malolos, Bulacan, San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Balanga, Bataan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, and Valenzuela. The nearest municipalities are Masantol, Pampanga, Calumpit, Bulacan, Minalin, Pampanga, Apalit, Pampanga, Hagonoy, Bulacan, and Santo Tomas, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 45.30 kilometers (28.15 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Masantol, Pampanga, 1.99 kilometers (1.23 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Calumpit, Bulacan, 5.59 kilometers (3.47 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Apalit, Pampanga, 7.63 kilometers (4.74 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Hagonoy, Bulacan, 8.43 kilometers (5.24 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 8.93 kilometers (5.55 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Nearest cities
- Malolos, Bulacan, 12.85 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 13.57 kilometers (8.43 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Angeles, 29.02 kilometers (18.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 31.49 kilometers (19.57 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 32.36 kilometers (20.11 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Valenzuela, 33.38 kilometers (20.74 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
Distance from Manila: 45.30 kilometers (28.15 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.