Macarcarmay, Municipality of Bangued, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bangued |
| Postal code | 2800 |
| Population (2020) | 750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5694, 120.6772 (17° 34' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.2 meters (279.5 feet) |
Macarcarmay is a barangay in the municipality of Bangued, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 750. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Bangued.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macarcarmay in the 2015 Census was 667 broken down into 167 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 102 | 5.46 | |
| 543 | 110 | 4.94 | |
| 622 | 131 | 4.75 | |
| 629 | 134 | 4.69 | |
| 695 | 151 | 4.60 | |
| 667 | 167 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Macarcarmay are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 65 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 65 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.70% |
| Total | 667 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macarcarmay grew from 557 in 1990 to 750 in 2020, an increase of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.50%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 667 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 557 | – | |
| 543 | -0.48% | |
| 622 | 2.96% | |
| 629 | 0.15% | |
| 695 | 3.70% | |
| 667 | -0.78% | |
| 750 | 2.50% |
Location
Macarcarmay is situated at approximately 17.5694, 120.6772, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.2 meters or 279.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macarcarmay 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.