Marcos, Municipality of Santa, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa |
| Postal code | 2703 |
| Population (2020) | 480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4869, 120.4356 (17° 29' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Marcos, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Santa, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 480. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Santa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Marcos in the 2015 Census was 588 broken down into 121 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 545 | 101 | 5.40 | |
| 499 | 97 | 5.14 | |
| 557 | 102 | 5.46 | |
| 558 | 119 | 4.69 | |
| 571 | 116 | 4.92 | |
| 588 | 121 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Marcos is 25 to 29, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 7.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 8.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 8.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 6.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 10.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 8.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 7.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 3.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.04% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.38% |
| Total | 588 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Marcos fell from 545 in 1990 to 480 in 2020, a decrease of 65 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.18%, or a decrease of 108 people, from the previous population of 588 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 545 | – | |
| 499 | -1.64% | |
| 557 | 2.39% | |
| 558 | 0.02% | |
| 571 | 0.84% | |
| 588 | 0.56% | |
| 480 | -4.18% |
Location
Marcos is situated at approximately 17.4869, 120.4356, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Marcos 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.