Macaoayan, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2724 |
| Population (2020) | 469 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3261, 120.4954 (17° 20' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Macaoayan is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 469. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macaoayan in the 2015 Census was 467 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | 102 | 5.28 | |
| 493 | 110 | 4.48 | |
| 548 | 107 | 5.12 | |
| 494 | 107 | 4.62 | |
| 465 | 114 | 4.08 | |
| 467 | 115 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macaoayan is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 8.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 5.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 6.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 4.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.71% |
| Total | 467 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macaoayan fell from 539 in 1990 to 469 in 2020, a decrease of 70 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 467 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 539 | – | |
| 493 | -1.66% | |
| 548 | 2.29% | |
| 494 | -1.42% | |
| 465 | -2.18% | |
| 467 | 0.08% | |
| 469 | 0.09% |
Location
Macaoayan is situated at approximately 17.3261, 120.4954, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macaoayan 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.