Maconacon, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 3333 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 538.66 km2 (207.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 3,977 |
| Density (2020) | 7 / km2 (19 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 23' North, 122° 14' East (17.3893, 122.2398) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Maconacon is a coastal municipality in the province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 538.66 square kilometers or 207.98 square miles which constitutes 4.11% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,977. This represented 0.23% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.11% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 7 inhabitants per square kilometer or 19 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maconacon has 10 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aplaya | 9.18% | 365 | 338 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Canadam | 3.77% | 150 | 227 | -33.92% | -8.35% |
| Diana | 4.83% | 192 | 165 | 16.36% | 3.24% |
| Eleonor | 5.88% | 234 | 244 | -4.10% | -0.88% |
| Fely | 20.74% | 825 | 813 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Lita | 7.39% | 294 | 292 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| Malasin | 15.41% | 613 | 558 | 9.86% | 2.00% |
| Minanga | 11.11% | 442 | 535 | -17.38% | -3.94% |
| Reina Mercedes | 12.14% | 483 | 646 | -25.23% | -5.94% |
| Santa Marina | 9.53% | 379 | 435 | -12.87% | -2.86% |
| Maconacon Total | 3,977 | 4,253 | -6.49% | -1.40% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maconacon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱96,921,374.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,521,166.63 | – |
| 2010 | 58,653,687.07 | 41.26% |
| 2011 | 63,351,204.84 | 8.01% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 17,016,026.93 | – |
| 2014 | 76,901,415.77 | 351.94% |
| 2015 | 87,637,744.87 | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 96,921,374.12 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maconacon in the 2015 Census was 4,253 broken down into 977 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,223 | 1,391 | 5.19 | |
| 5,764 | 1,021 | 5.65 | |
| 3,678 | 786 | 4.68 | |
| 3,991 | 845 | 4.72 | |
| 3,615 | 817 | 4.42 | |
| 4,253 | 977 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maconacon is 20 to 24, with 480 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 38 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 355 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 451 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 453 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 435 | 10.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 480 | 11.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 328 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 271 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 266 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 226 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 212 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 220 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 115 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 81 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 61 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 0.89% |
| Total | 4,253 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maconacon grew from 1,390 in 1970 to 3,977 in 2020, an increase of 2,587 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.40%, or a decrease of 276 people, from the previous population of 4,253 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 1,390 | – | |
| 2,433 | 11.89% | |
| 4,521 | 13.19% | |
| 7,259 | 4.85% | |
| 5,895 | -3.82% | |
| 3,721 | -9.39% | |
| 3,991 | 0.97% | |
| 3,615 | -3.54% | |
| 4,253 | 3.14% | |
| 3,977 | -1.40% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maconacon for the year 2019 was 2,907, broken down into 1,544 males and 1,363 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maconacon is situated at approximately 17° 23' North, 122° 14' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Maconacon are Ilagan, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Cauayan, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Santiago, Isabela, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Divilacan, Isabela, Palanan, Isabela, Tumauini, Isabela, San Pablo, Isabela, San Mariano, Isabela, and Delfin Albano, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 337.78 kilometers (209.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Divilacan, Isabela, 8.91 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Palanan, Isabela, 41.37 kilometers (25.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Tumauini, Isabela, 47.46 kilometers (29.49 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- San Pablo, Isabela, 47.69 kilometers (29.63 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- San Mariano, Isabela, 51.00 kilometers (31.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Delfin Albano, Isabela, 49.89 kilometers (31.00 miles) to the West (S79°W)
Nearest cities
- Ilagan, Isabela, 46.13 kilometers (28.66 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 59.25 kilometers (36.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 71.21 kilometers (44.25 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 82.65 kilometers (51.36 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 107.24 kilometers (66.63 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 191.85 kilometers (119.21 miles) to the West (S84°W)
Distance from Manila: 337.78 kilometers (209.89 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.