Macray, 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) | 675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6004, 120.6415 (17° 36' North, 120° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.7 feet) |
Macray is a barangay in the municipality of Bangued, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 675. This represented 1.34% of the total population of Bangued.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macray in the 2015 Census was 749 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 86 | 5.10 | |
| 402 | 81 | 4.96 | |
| 539 | 109 | 4.94 | |
| 641 | 121 | 5.30 | |
| 755 | 167 | 4.52 | |
| 749 | 163 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Macray are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 12.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.27% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.07% |
| Total | 749 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macray grew from 439 in 1990 to 675 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.17%, or a decrease of 74 people, from the previous population of 749 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 439 | – | |
| 402 | -1.64% | |
| 539 | 6.49% | |
| 641 | 2.42% | |
| 755 | 6.14% | |
| 749 | -0.15% | |
| 675 | -2.17% |
Location
Macray is situated at approximately 17.6004, 120.6415, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macray 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.