Macatcatud, Municipality of Magsingal, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Magsingal |
| Postal code | 2730 |
| Population (2020) | 894 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.7006, 120.4711 (17° 42' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.3 meters (161.7 feet) |
Macatcatud is a barangay in the municipality of Magsingal, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 894. This represented 2.86% of the total population of Magsingal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macatcatud in the 2015 Census was 928 broken down into 216 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 165 | 5.02 | |
| 751 | 167 | 4.50 | |
| 842 | 189 | 4.46 | |
| 788 | 184 | 4.28 | |
| 840 | 195 | 4.31 | |
| 928 | 216 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macatcatud is 20 to 24, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 8.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 9.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 6.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.97% |
| Total | 928 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macatcatud grew from 828 in 1990 to 894 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 928 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 828 | – | |
| 751 | -1.81% | |
| 842 | 2.48% | |
| 788 | -0.91% | |
| 840 | 2.35% | |
| 928 | 1.91% | |
| 894 | -0.78% |
Location
Macatcatud is situated at approximately 17.7006, 120.4711, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.3 meters or 161.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macatcatud 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.