Maracuru, Municipality of Enrile, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Enrile |
| Postal code | 3501 |
| Population (2020) | 834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5560, 121.7464 (17° 33' North, 121° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.0 meters (101.7 feet) |
Maracuru is a barangay in the municipality of Enrile, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 834. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Enrile.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maracuru in the 2015 Census was 868 broken down into 160 households or an average of 5.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 595 | 106 | 5.61 | |
| 679 | 117 | 5.80 | |
| 775 | 123 | 6.30 | |
| 804 | 138 | 5.83 | |
| 762 | 150 | 5.08 | |
| 868 | 160 | 5.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maracuru is 25 to 29, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 8.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 7.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 8.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 10.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 10.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 7.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 2.76% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.92% |
| Total | 868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maracuru grew from 595 in 1990 to 834 in 2020, an increase of 239 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.84%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 868 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 595 | – | |
| 679 | 2.50% | |
| 775 | 2.88% | |
| 804 | 0.51% | |
| 762 | -1.93% | |
| 868 | 2.51% | |
| 834 | -0.84% |
Location
Maracuru is situated at approximately 17.5560, 121.7464, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.0 meters or 101.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maracuru 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.