Morocborocan, Municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Rapu-Rapu |
| Postal code | 4517 |
| Population (2020) | 1,023 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Rapu-Rapu |
| Coordinates | 13.2162, 124.0917 (13° 13' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Morocborocan is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,023. This represented 2.83% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Morocborocan in the 2015 Census was 929 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 592 | 116 | 5.10 | |
| 572 | 113 | 5.06 | |
| 716 | 142 | 5.04 | |
| 741 | 133 | 5.57 | |
| 987 | 181 | 5.45 | |
| 929 | 191 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Morocborocan is 10 to 14, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 137 | 14.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 15.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 6.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.18% |
| Total | 929 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Morocborocan grew from 592 in 1990 to 1,023 in 2020, an increase of 431 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 929 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 592 | – | |
| 572 | -0.64% | |
| 716 | 4.93% | |
| 741 | 0.47% | |
| 987 | 11.00% | |
| 929 | -1.15% | |
| 1,023 | 2.05% |
Location
Morocborocan is situated at approximately 13.2162, 124.0917, in the island of Rapu Rapu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Morocborocan 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.