Macabiag, Municipality of Sinait, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Sinait |
| Postal code | 2733 |
| Population (2020) | 885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8645, 120.4557 (17° 52' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Macabiag, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Sinait, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 885. This represented 3.40% of the total population of Sinait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macabiag in the 2015 Census was 812 broken down into 214 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 733 | 147 | 4.99 | |
| 801 | 180 | 4.45 | |
| 823 | 180 | 4.57 | |
| 863 | 191 | 4.52 | |
| 863 | 207 | 4.17 | |
| 812 | 214 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macabiag is 15 to 19, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 5.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 7.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 7.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 6.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 7.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 7.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 4.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.46% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 3.33% |
| Total | 812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macabiag grew from 733 in 1990 to 885 in 2020, an increase of 152 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.83%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 812 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 733 | – | |
| 801 | 1.68% | |
| 823 | 0.58% | |
| 863 | 0.66% | |
| 863 | 0.00% | |
| 812 | -1.15% | |
| 885 | 1.83% |
Location
Macabiag is situated at approximately 17.8645, 120.4557, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macabiag 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.