Macalong, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Population (2020) | 2,348 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4651, 120.7226 (15° 28' North, 120° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Macalong is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,348. This represented 3.41% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalong in the 2015 Census was 2,125 broken down into 502 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,539 | 312 | 4.93 | |
| 1,679 | 349 | 4.81 | |
| 1,865 | 391 | 4.77 | |
| 2,104 | 408 | 5.16 | |
| 2,069 | 470 | 4.40 | |
| 2,125 | 502 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalong is 5 to 9, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 7.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 8.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 151 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 71 | 3.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.60% |
| Total | 2,125 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalong grew from 1,539 in 1990 to 2,348 in 2020, an increase of 809 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 223 people, from the previous population of 2,125 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,539 | – | |
| 1,679 | 1.64% | |
| 1,865 | 2.28% | |
| 2,104 | 1.68% | |
| 2,069 | -0.61% | |
| 2,125 | 0.51% | |
| 2,348 | 2.12% |
Location
Macalong is situated at approximately 15.4651, 120.7226, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalong 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.