Macabug, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,084 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.3450, 123.3143 (12° 21' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.6 meters (316.9 feet) |
Macabug is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,084. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macabug in the 2015 Census was 1,089 broken down into 224 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 | 110 | 5.68 | |
| 722 | 126 | 5.73 | |
| 812 | 138 | 5.88 | |
| 818 | 138 | 5.93 | |
| 1,071 | 208 | 5.15 | |
| 1,089 | 224 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macabug is 5 to 9, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 13.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 14.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 13.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 12.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 2.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 2.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,089 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macabug grew from 625 in 1990 to 1,084 in 2020, an increase of 459 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.10%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 1,089 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 625 | – | |
| 722 | 2.74% | |
| 812 | 2.55% | |
| 818 | 0.10% | |
| 1,071 | 10.31% | |
| 1,089 | 0.32% | |
| 1,084 | -0.10% |
Location
Macabug is situated at approximately 12.3450, 123.3143, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.6 meters or 316.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macabug 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.