Calvario, City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| City | Meycauayan |
| Postal code | 3020 |
| Population (2020) | 5,074 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7341, 120.9594 (14° 44' North, 120° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Calvario is a barangay in the city of Meycauayan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,074. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Meycauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calvario in the 2015 Census was 5,317 broken down into 1,439 households or an average of 3.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,264 | 1,510 | 4.81 | |
| 6,991 | 1,639 | 4.27 | |
| 6,583 | 1,444 | 4.56 | |
| 6,200 | 1,182 | 5.25 | |
| 5,009 | 1,148 | 4.36 | |
| 5,317 | 1,439 | 3.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calvario is 20 to 24, with 491 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 48 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 86 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 394 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 464 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 474 | 8.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 424 | 7.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 491 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 471 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 451 | 8.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 418 | 7.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 314 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 308 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 283 | 5.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 241 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 183 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 145 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 57 | 1.07% |
| Total | 5,317 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calvario fell from 7,297 in 1990 to 5,074 in 2020, a decrease of 2,223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.98%, or a decrease of 243 people, from the previous population of 5,317 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,297 | – | |
| 6,991 | -0.80% | |
| 6,583 | -1.28% | |
| 6,200 | -0.82% | |
| 5,009 | -7.47% | |
| 5,317 | 1.14% | |
| 5,074 | -0.98% |
Location
Calvario is situated at approximately 14.7341, 120.9594, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calvario 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.