Macalelon, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 4309 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tayabas Bay [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 124.05 km2 (47.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,312 |
| Density (2020) | 220 / km2 (570 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 45' North, 122° 8' East (13.7462, 122.1369) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Macalelon is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 124.05 square kilometers or 47.90 square miles which constitutes 1.42% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,312. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.17% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 220 inhabitants per square kilometer or 570 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Macalelon has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amontay | 3.39% | 927 | 1,027 | -9.74% | -2.13% |
| Anos | 1.87% | 511 | 556 | -8.09% | -1.76% |
| Buyao | 1.23% | 336 | 401 | -16.21% | -3.65% |
| Calantas | 3.95% | 1,078 | 788 | 36.80% | 6.82% |
| Candangal | 1.90% | 520 | 530 | -1.89% | -0.40% |
| Castillo | 5.81% | 1,587 | 1,718 | -7.63% | -1.66% |
| Damayan | 4.08% | 1,114 | 1,187 | -6.15% | -1.33% |
| Lahing | 2.79% | 763 | 739 | 3.25% | 0.67% |
| Luctob | 7.80% | 2,129 | 1,937 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Mabini Ibaba | 1.00% | 272 | 375 | -27.47% | -6.54% |
| Mabini Ilaya | 2.23% | 608 | 632 | -3.80% | -0.81% |
| Malabahay | 2.95% | 806 | 1,207 | -33.22% | -8.15% |
| Mambog | 2.07% | 564 | 607 | -7.08% | -1.53% |
| Masipag | 3.99% | 1,090 | 1,092 | -0.18% | -0.04% |
| Olongtao Ibaba | 8.20% | 2,240 | 2,161 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Olongtao Ilaya | 3.06% | 837 | 848 | -1.30% | -0.27% |
| Padre Herrera | 1.71% | 466 | 557 | -16.34% | -3.69% |
| Pag-asa | 1.38% | 376 | 453 | -17.00% | -3.85% |
| Pajarillo | 2.56% | 699 | 894 | -21.81% | -5.05% |
| Pinagbayanan | 8.74% | 2,388 | 2,058 | 16.03% | 3.18% |
| Rizal | 1.94% | 531 | 641 | -17.16% | -3.89% |
| Rodriquez | 0.89% | 242 | 367 | -34.06% | -8.39% |
| San Isidro | 3.21% | 878 | 856 | 2.57% | 0.54% |
| San Jose | 0.87% | 237 | 501 | -52.69% | -14.58% |
| San Nicolas | 5.27% | 1,439 | 1,262 | 14.03% | 2.80% |
| San Vicente | 4.20% | 1,146 | 1,184 | -3.21% | -0.68% |
| Taguin | 5.03% | 1,375 | 1,421 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
| Tubigan Ibaba | 2.20% | 602 | 484 | 24.38% | 4.70% |
| Tubigan Ilaya | 1.87% | 510 | 560 | -8.93% | -1.95% |
| Vista Hermosa | 3.81% | 1,041 | 1,145 | -9.08% | -1.98% |
| Macalelon Total | 27,312 | 28,188 | -3.11% | -0.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Macalelon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,899,631.73.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 120,483,985.74 | – |
| 2010 | 47,912,664.74 | -60.23% |
| 2011 | 52,042,125.18 | 8.62% |
| 2012 | 51,029,492.65 | -1.95% |
| 2013 | 54,104,230.02 | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 64,824,381.35 | 19.81% |
| 2015 | 72,250,813.75 | 11.46% |
| 2016 | 79,899,631.73 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalelon in the 2015 Census was 28,091 broken down into 5,931 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,794 | 3,780 | 5.24 | |
| 23,093 | 4,461 | 5.18 | |
| 22,935 | 4,454 | 5.15 | |
| 25,986 | 5,127 | 5.07 | |
| 26,406 | 5,737 | 4.60 | |
| 28,091 | 5,931 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalelon is 5 to 9, with 3,290 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 175 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 537 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,482 | 8.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,290 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,214 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,897 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,649 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,286 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,873 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,766 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,408 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,364 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,244 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,113 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 782 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 543 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 336 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 229 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 175 | 0.62% |
| Total | 28,188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalelon grew from 4,759 in 1903 to 27,312 in 2020, an increase of 22,553 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.66%, or a decrease of 876 people, from the previous population of 28,188 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,759 | – | |
| 6,442 | 1.93% | |
| 6,587 | 0.11% | |
| 6,775 | 0.29% | |
| 10,025 | 3.51% | |
| 14,787 | 3.88% | |
| 16,215 | 1.87% | |
| 17,167 | 1.15% | |
| 19,887 | 1.48% | |
| 23,094 | 2.84% | |
| 22,935 | -0.15% | |
| 25,986 | 1.74% | |
| 26,419 | 0.60% | |
| 28,188 | 1.24% | |
| 27,312 | -0.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Macalelon for the year 2019 was 16,967, broken down into 8,595 males and 8,372 females.
Location
The municipal center of Macalelon is situated at approximately 13° 45' North, 122° 8' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 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 Macalelon are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Pitogo, Quezon, General Luna, Quezon, Gumaca, Quezon, Lopez, Quezon, Unisan, Quezon, and Catanauan, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 155.96 kilometers (96.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pitogo, Quezon, 6.61 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- General Luna, Quezon, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Gumaca, Quezon, 19.63 kilometers (12.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Lopez, Quezon, 20.21 kilometers (12.56 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Unisan, Quezon, 20.08 kilometers (12.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Catanauan, Quezon, 26.29 kilometers (16.34 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 60.44 kilometers (37.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 66.57 kilometers (41.37 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 94.74 kilometers (58.87 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 107.38 kilometers (66.72 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 110.46 kilometers (68.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 113.07 kilometers (70.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
Distance from Manila: 155.96 kilometers (96.91 miles) to the Northwest (N53°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.