Macalaya, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 3,779 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8836, 123.7696 (12° 53' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Macalaya is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,779. This represented 6.23% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalaya in the 2015 Census was 4,128 broken down into 883 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,481 | 479 | 5.18 | |
| 2,865 | 561 | 5.11 | |
| 3,442 | 729 | 4.72 | |
| 3,607 | 697 | 5.18 | |
| 3,736 | 766 | 4.88 | |
| 4,128 | 883 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalaya is 10 to 14, with 512 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 108 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 379 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 472 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 512 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 455 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 398 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 264 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 278 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 195 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 207 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 147 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 140 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 87 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 58 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.87% |
| Total | 4,152 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalaya grew from 2,481 in 1990 to 3,779 in 2020, an increase of 1,298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.96%, or a decrease of 373 people, from the previous population of 4,152 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,481 | – | |
| 2,931 | 3.17% | |
| 3,442 | 3.51% | |
| 3,634 | 0.75% | |
| 3,751 | 1.16% | |
| 4,152 | 1.95% | |
| 3,779 | -1.96% |
Location
Macalaya is situated at approximately 12.8836, 123.7696, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalaya 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.