Macanaya, Municipality of Aparri, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Aparri |
| Postal code | 3515 |
| Population (2020) | 5,553 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.3504, 121.6404 (18° 21' North, 121° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.1 meters (10.2 feet) |
Macanaya, formerly Pescaria, is a barangay in the municipality of Aparri, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,553. This represented 8.07% of the total population of Aparri.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macanaya in the 2015 Census was 5,470 broken down into 1,128 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,062 | 610 | 5.02 | |
| 3,765 | 753 | 5.00 | |
| 4,445 | 877 | 5.07 | |
| 4,954 | 982 | 5.04 | |
| 5,076 | 1,028 | 4.94 | |
| 5,470 | 1,128 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macanaya is 5 to 9, with 582 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 61 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 98 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 422 | 7.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 582 | 10.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 574 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 575 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 477 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 392 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 390 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 353 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 345 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 285 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 264 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 245 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 195 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 148 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 88 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 61 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 67 | 1.20% |
| Total | 5,561 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macanaya grew from 3,091 in 1990 to 5,553 in 2020, an increase of 2,462 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 5,561 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,091 | – | |
| 3,802 | 3.95% | |
| 4,484 | 3.60% | |
| 5,038 | 1.62% | |
| 5,121 | 0.60% | |
| 5,561 | 1.58% | |
| 5,553 | -0.03% |
Location
Macanaya is situated at approximately 18.3504, 121.6404, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.1 meters or 10.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macanaya 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.