Maricrum, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,627 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0202, 124.0000 (13° 1' North, 123° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 187.3 meters (614.5 feet) |
Maricrum is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,627. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Maricrum in the 2015 Census was 1,365 broken down into 317 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | 131 | 5.82 | |
| 893 | 161 | 5.55 | |
| 1,055 | 196 | 5.38 | |
| 1,265 | 258 | 4.90 | |
| 1,258 | 266 | 4.73 | |
| 1,365 | 317 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Maricrum are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 11.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 11.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,365 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maricrum grew from 763 in 1990 to 1,627 in 2020, an increase of 864 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.76%, or an increase of 262 people, from the previous population of 1,365 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 763 | – | |
| 893 | 2.99% | |
| 1,055 | 3.64% | |
| 1,265 | 2.54% | |
| 1,258 | -0.20% | |
| 1,365 | 1.57% | |
| 1,627 | 3.76% |
Location
Maricrum is situated at approximately 13.0202, 124.0000, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 187.3 meters or 614.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Maricrum 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.