Macayo, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 2425 |
| Population (2020) | 2,013 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8636, 120.5120 (15° 52' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.1 meters (85.6 feet) |
Macayo is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,013. This represented 4.12% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macayo in the 2015 Census was 1,908 broken down into 460 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,438 | 257 | 5.60 | |
| 1,459 | 290 | 5.03 | |
| 1,665 | 330 | 5.05 | |
| 1,834 | 386 | 4.75 | |
| 1,714 | 418 | 4.10 | |
| 1,908 | 460 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macayo is 5 to 9, with 228 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 131 | 6.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 158 | 8.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 7.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 7.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,908 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macayo grew from 1,438 in 1990 to 2,013 in 2020, an increase of 575 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 1,908 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,438 | – | |
| 1,459 | 0.27% | |
| 1,665 | 2.87% | |
| 1,834 | 1.34% | |
| 1,714 | -2.43% | |
| 1,908 | 2.06% | |
| 2,013 | 1.13% |
Location
Macayo is situated at approximately 15.8636, 120.5120, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.1 meters or 85.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macayo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Amamperez, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Gualsic, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Barangobong, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Pindangan West, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Santo Niño, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
- San Marcos, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
- La Luna, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
- Poblacion West, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
- San Antonio, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
- San Jose, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.