Macarascas, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,715 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.0187, 118.7955 (10° 1' North, 118° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Macarascas is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,715. This represented 0.56% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macarascas in the 2015 Census was 1,603 broken down into 384 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 876 | 172 | 5.09 | |
| 1,134 | 220 | 5.15 | |
| 1,273 | 260 | 4.90 | |
| 1,332 | 283 | 4.71 | |
| 1,415 | 331 | 4.27 | |
| 1,603 | 384 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macarascas is 10 to 14, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 149 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 201 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 98 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.93% |
| Total | 1,609 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macarascas grew from 879 in 1990 to 1,715 in 2020, an increase of 836 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 1,609 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 879 | – | |
| 1,134 | 4.89% | |
| 1,275 | 2.54% | |
| 1,335 | 0.64% | |
| 1,472 | 3.62% | |
| 1,609 | 1.71% | |
| 1,715 | 1.35% |
Location
Macarascas is situated at approximately 10.0187, 118.7955, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macarascas 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.