Macutal, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 372 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6759, 124.3690 (13° 41' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.8 meters (94.5 feet) |
Macutal is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 372. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macutal in the 2015 Census was 358 broken down into 82 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 70 | 4.89 | |
| 321 | 76 | 4.22 | |
| 361 | 69 | 5.23 | |
| 336 | 76 | 4.42 | |
| 361 | 85 | 4.25 | |
| 358 | 82 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macutal is 5 to 9, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 14.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 11.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 7.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 8.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 3.00% |
| Total | 367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macutal grew from 342 in 1990 to 372 in 2020, an increase of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 367 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | – | |
| 321 | -1.18% | |
| 361 | 2.55% | |
| 336 | -0.98% | |
| 361 | 2.65% | |
| 367 | 0.31% | |
| 372 | 0.29% |
Location
Macutal is situated at approximately 13.6759, 124.3690, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.8 meters or 94.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macutal 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.