Margaay, Municipality of Narvacan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Narvacan |
| Postal code | 2704 |
| Population (2020) | 2,607 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4309, 120.4719 (17° 26' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Margaay is a barangay in the municipality of Narvacan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,607. This represented 5.64% of the total population of Narvacan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Margaay in the 2015 Census was 2,227 broken down into 493 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,657 | 299 | 5.54 | |
| 1,650 | 326 | 5.06 | |
| 1,854 | 356 | 5.21 | |
| 2,063 | 441 | 4.68 | |
| 2,118 | 457 | 4.63 | |
| 2,227 | 493 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Margaay is 10 to 14, with 249 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 222 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 249 | 11.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 7.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 182 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 187 | 8.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 162 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 4.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.48% |
| Total | 2,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Margaay grew from 1,657 in 1990 to 2,607 in 2020, an increase of 950 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.37%, or an increase of 380 people, from the previous population of 2,227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,657 | – | |
| 1,650 | -0.08% | |
| 1,854 | 2.53% | |
| 2,066 | 1.50% | |
| 2,120 | 0.94% | |
| 2,227 | 0.94% | |
| 2,607 | 3.37% |
Location
Margaay is situated at approximately 17.4309, 120.4719, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 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.