Nacalma, Municipality of Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Benito Soliven |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Population (2020) | 939 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8428, 121.9945 (16° 51' North, 121° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 111.8 meters (366.8 feet) |
Nacalma is a barangay in the municipality of Benito Soliven, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 939. This represented 3.16% of the total population of Benito Soliven.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nacalma in the 2015 Census was 965 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 80 | 6.23 | |
| 504 | 96 | 5.25 | |
| 533 | 81 | 6.58 | |
| 772 | 152 | 5.08 | |
| 828 | 167 | 4.96 | |
| 965 | 218 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nacalma is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 11.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 13.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 10.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 8.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 3.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.21% |
| Total | 965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nacalma grew from 498 in 1990 to 939 in 2020, an increase of 441 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.57%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 965 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 498 | – | |
| 504 | 0.22% | |
| 533 | 1.21% | |
| 772 | 5.24% | |
| 828 | 2.58% | |
| 965 | 2.96% | |
| 939 | -0.57% |
Location
Nacalma is situated at approximately 16.8428, 121.9945, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 111.8 meters or 366.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nacalma 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.