Margaay, Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cabugao |
| Postal code | 2732 |
| Population (2020) | 996 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8068, 120.4475 (17° 48' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.6 meters (84.0 feet) |
Margaay is a barangay in the municipality of Cabugao, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 996. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Cabugao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Margaay in the 2015 Census was 832 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 | 128 | 5.11 | |
| 639 | 140 | 4.56 | |
| 683 | 142 | 4.81 | |
| 828 | 166 | 4.99 | |
| 837 | 181 | 4.62 | |
| 832 | 198 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Margaay are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 10.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 8.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 7.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.04% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.44% |
| Total | 832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Margaay grew from 654 in 1990 to 996 in 2020, an increase of 342 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.86%, or an increase of 164 people, from the previous population of 832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 654 | – | |
| 639 | -0.43% | |
| 683 | 1.44% | |
| 828 | 2.69% | |
| 837 | 0.39% | |
| 832 | -0.11% | |
| 996 | 3.86% |
Location
Margaay is situated at approximately 17.8068, 120.4475, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.6 meters or 84.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Margaay 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.