Macarthur, Municipality of Monreal, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Monreal |
| Postal code | 5418 |
| Population (2020) | 2,928 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.6302, 123.5930 (12° 38' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.0 meters (55.8 feet) |
Macarthur is a barangay in the municipality of Monreal, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,928. This represented 11.64% of the total population of Monreal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macarthur in the 2015 Census was 3,607 broken down into 659 households or an average of 5.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,359 | 412 | 5.73 | |
| 2,258 | 469 | 4.81 | |
| 2,468 | 477 | 5.17 | |
| 2,565 | 525 | 4.89 | |
| 3,297 | 623 | 5.29 | |
| 3,607 | 659 | 5.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macarthur is 10 to 14, with 560 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 379 | 10.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 542 | 15.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 560 | 15.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 422 | 11.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 272 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 5.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 166 | 4.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 183 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 3.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 142 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 2.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 98 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.44% |
| Total | 3,607 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macarthur grew from 2,359 in 1990 to 2,928 in 2020, an increase of 569 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.29%, or a decrease of 679 people, from the previous population of 3,607 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,359 | – | |
| 2,258 | -0.82% | |
| 2,468 | 1.93% | |
| 2,565 | 0.53% | |
| 3,297 | 9.57% | |
| 3,607 | 1.73% | |
| 2,928 | -4.29% |
Location
Macarthur is situated at approximately 12.6302, 123.5930, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.0 meters or 55.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macarthur 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.