Mactan, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 1,127 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0989, 123.7696 (12° 6' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.3 meters (165.0 feet) |
Mactan is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,127. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mactan in the 2015 Census was 980 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 89 | 4.89 | |
| 664 | 124 | 5.35 | |
| 688 | 126 | 5.46 | |
| 537 | 149 | 3.60 | |
| 1,082 | 238 | 4.55 | |
| 980 | 239 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mactan is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 12.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 12.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 12.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 9.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.51% |
| Total | 980 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mactan grew from 435 in 1990 to 1,127 in 2020, an increase of 692 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 980 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 435 | – | |
| 664 | 8.25% | |
| 688 | 0.76% | |
| 537 | -3.36% | |
| 1,082 | 29.05% | |
| 980 | -1.87% | |
| 1,127 | 2.99% |
Location
Mactan is situated at approximately 12.0989, 123.7696, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.3 meters or 165.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mactan 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.