Macalva Sur, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Agoo |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Population (2020) | 1,433 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3400, 120.3890 (16° 20' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.5 meters (119.7 feet) |
Macalva Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,433. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Agoo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalva Sur in the 2015 Census was 1,429 broken down into 316 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 171 | 5.39 | |
| 1,036 | 200 | 5.18 | |
| 1,138 | 228 | 4.99 | |
| 1,262 | 274 | 4.61 | |
| 1,332 | 298 | 4.47 | |
| 1,429 | 316 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalva Sur is 10 to 14, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 8.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 7.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 8.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 7.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 4.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 4.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 2.38% |
| Total | 1,429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalva Sur grew from 922 in 1990 to 1,433 in 2020, an increase of 511 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,429 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 922 | – | |
| 1,036 | 2.21% | |
| 1,138 | 2.03% | |
| 1,262 | 1.44% | |
| 1,332 | 1.98% | |
| 1,429 | 1.35% | |
| 1,433 | 0.06% |
Location
Macalva Sur is situated at approximately 16.3400, 120.3890, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.5 meters or 119.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalva Sur 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.