Macatbong, City of Cabanatuan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Cabanatuan |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Population (2020) | 3,623 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5026, 121.0789 (15° 30' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.7 meters (228.7 feet) |
Macatbong is a barangay in the city of Cabanatuan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,623. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Cabanatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macatbong in the 2015 Census was 3,378 broken down into 801 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | 345 | 5.11 | |
| 1,992 | 406 | 4.91 | |
| 2,407 | 511 | 4.71 | |
| 2,800 | 634 | 4.42 | |
| 2,965 | 670 | 4.43 | |
| 3,378 | 801 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macatbong is 10 to 14, with 389 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 278 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 350 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 389 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 333 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 301 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 263 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 231 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 222 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 190 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 156 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.92% |
| Total | 3,378 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macatbong grew from 1,762 in 1990 to 3,623 in 2020, an increase of 1,861 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.48%, or an increase of 245 people, from the previous population of 3,378 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | – | |
| 1,992 | 2.33% | |
| 2,407 | 4.14% | |
| 2,800 | 2.11% | |
| 2,965 | 2.11% | |
| 3,378 | 2.51% | |
| 3,623 | 1.48% |
Location
Macatbong is situated at approximately 15.5026, 121.0789, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.7 meters or 228.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macatbong 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.