Mactang, Municipality of Capalonga, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Capalonga |
| Postal code | 4607 |
| Population (2020) | 756 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2954, 122.4496 (14° 18' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.9 meters (239.2 feet) |
Mactang is a barangay in the municipality of Capalonga, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 756. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Capalonga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mactang in the 2015 Census was 811 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | 163 | 5.55 | |
| 661 | 126 | 5.25 | |
| 603 | 114 | 5.29 | |
| 739 | 150 | 4.93 | |
| 725 | 156 | 4.65 | |
| 811 | 170 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mactang is 5 to 9, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 11.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 15.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 2.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 811 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mactang fell from 905 in 1990 to 756 in 2020, a decrease of 149 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 811 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | – | |
| 661 | -5.72% | |
| 603 | -1.95% | |
| 739 | 2.84% | |
| 725 | -0.69% | |
| 811 | 2.16% | |
| 756 | -1.47% |
Location
Mactang is situated at approximately 14.2954, 122.4496, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.9 meters or 239.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mactang 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.