Maracta, Municipality of Lumban, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Lumban |
| Postal code | 4014 |
| Population (2020) | 1,068 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2987, 121.4597 (14° 18' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Maracta, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Lumban, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,068. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Lumban.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maracta in the 2015 Census was 976 broken down into 304 households or an average of 3.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | 206 | 4.98 | |
| 1,137 | 256 | 4.44 | |
| 1,127 | 251 | 4.49 | |
| 1,046 | 242 | 4.32 | |
| 967 | 275 | 3.52 | |
| 976 | 304 | 3.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maracta is 10 to 14, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 7.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 6.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 5.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 5.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.84% |
| Total | 976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maracta grew from 1,025 in 1990 to 1,068 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.91%, or an increase of 92 people, from the previous population of 976 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,025 | – | |
| 1,137 | 1.96% | |
| 1,137 | 0.00% | |
| 1,046 | -1.14% | |
| 967 | -2.82% | |
| 976 | 0.18% | |
| 1,068 | 1.91% |
Location
Maracta is situated at approximately 14.2987, 121.4597, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maracta 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.