Macalang, Municipality of Al-Barka, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Al-Barka |
| Population (2020) | 1,208 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.5220, 122.1630 (6° 31' North, 122° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 172.2 meters (565.0 feet) |
Macalang is a barangay in the municipality of Al-Barka, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,208. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Al-Barka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Macalang in the 2015 Census was 688 broken down into 135 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 52 | 4.08 | |
| 533 | 66 | 8.08 | |
| 574 | 94 | 6.11 | |
| 768 | 208 | 3.69 | |
| 535 | 112 | 4.78 | |
| 688 | 135 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macalang is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 55 to 59, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 18.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 18.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 8.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 4.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 8.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 3.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 8.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 1.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 688 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macalang grew from 212 in 1990 to 1,208 in 2020, an increase of 996 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 12.58%, or an increase of 520 people, from the previous population of 688 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | – | |
| 533 | 18.85% | |
| 574 | 1.60% | |
| 768 | 4.10% | |
| 535 | -12.33% | |
| 688 | 4.90% | |
| 1,208 | 12.58% |
Location
Macalang is situated at approximately 6.5220, 122.1630, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 172.2 meters or 565.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Macalang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.