Mac‑Arthur, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 8513 |
| Population (2020) | 222 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5854, 125.7405 (8° 35' North, 125° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 175.0 meters (574.1 feet) |
Mac‑Arthur is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 222. This represented 0.37% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mac-Arthur in the 2015 Census was 200 broken down into 49 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 59 | 6.44 | |
| 264 | 57 | 4.63 | |
| 224 | 48 | 4.67 | |
| 174 | 38 | 4.58 | |
| 195 | 50 | 3.90 | |
| 200 | 49 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mac-Arthur is 10 to 14, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 12.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 13.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 10.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 4.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 5.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.00% |
| Total | 200 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mac-Arthur fell from 380 in 1990 to 222 in 2020, a decrease of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 200 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | – | |
| 264 | -6.60% | |
| 224 | -3.46% | |
| 174 | -3.42% | |
| 195 | 4.23% | |
| 200 | 0.48% | |
| 222 | 2.22% |
Location
Mac‑Arthur is situated at approximately 8.5854, 125.7405, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 175.0 meters or 574.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mac‑Arthur 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.